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Another death due to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's coronavirus death toll has risen by one. The Allegheny County Health Department confirmed the death on Saturday and described the person as an adult in the late 60s who had been hospitalized. More than 370 coronavirus cases and two deaths have... Read More.

Closure of non-life-sustaining businesses not to be enforced until Monday

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Due to the high volume of waiver requests, the Wolf Administration is delaying enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf’s order and the Secretary of Health’s order that all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania must close their physical locations to slow the... Read More.

First Class Children’s Foundation dropping off books for kids

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - In the middle of the chaos comes an act of kindness from First Class Children's Foundation. They are dropping off Imagination Boxes full of books, Pokemon trading card, fun school supplies, art products to five lucky kids this weekend. Other kids who... Read More.

Temporary changes to PA medical marijuana to assist cardholders during COVID-19

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania, the department is taking steps to assist those who need this form of medication. “In the midst of COVID-19, we need to ensure medical marijuana patients have... Read More.

PA drug and alcohol programs will allow take-home doses during shutdown

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has released the following operational guidance for Opioid Treatment Providers (OTP) and telehealth guidance for outpatient substance use disorder providers in response to COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “The Wolf Administration is committed to the... Read More.

What to do if you have symptoms of novel coronavirus

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

Dubois, PA – If you are feeling any kind of symptoms associated with COVID-19, the first step is to contact your doctor, not just go immediately to the hospital. Recently, getting in contact with a care provider without stepping foot into a hospital has been... Read More.

All non-life-sustaining business in PA to close physical locations by 8 p.m. Thursday

Friday, March 20 by wcednews

UPDATE: The Governor's orders to close any non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania has been delayed. It will not be enforced until Monday, March 23, at 8 a.m. *** Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf yesterday afternoon ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations... Read More.

Penn Highlands offering COVID-19 testing

Friday, March 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - COVID-19 testing is available at Penn Highlands Healthcare for patients. But, not everyone needs to be tested, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. If patients have symptoms of COVID-19 - fever, cough or shortness of breath -... Read More.

House Republican leaders respond to Wolf’s shutdown order

Friday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - House Republican Leadership issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shut down all non-life-sustaining business in Pennsylvania: “The Wolf Administration set off a panic tonight throughout the Commonwealth with its edict to shut down employers. The ill-prepared... Read More.

Disaster loans available to small businesses and non-profits for COVID-19 losses

Friday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “We are incredibly grateful that the SBA recognized the urgency of this situation... Read More.