Meals on Wheels still being delivered in Clearfield County

Meals on Wheels still being delivered in Clearfield County

Friday, March 27 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - As senior citizens are particularly at risk for COVID-19, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging is still providing advice and services to older residents who need it. They are still delivering Meals on Wheels. Not only does this provide local seniors... Read More.

Coronavirus: 11 deaths in PA, 1,127 confirmed cases, 2 cases in Clearfield County

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 25, that there are 276 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,127 in 44 counties. The department also reported four new deaths, bringing the statewide death total... Read More.

PA extends “stay at home” order to Lehigh and Northampton, 10 counties total

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration reported four more coronavirus-related deaths in Pennsylvania on Wednesday and ordered residents of Lehigh and Northampton counties to stay home, with few exceptions. Before Wednesday, Wolf's orders covered eight counties, including Philadelphia, Allegheny County and Philadelphia's four... Read More.

Pennsylvania will delay primary elections until June 2

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to delay its primary election by five weeks to June 2, potentially past the spike of the state's spreading coronavirus cases. Both chambers of the state Legislature approved it Wednesday and Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, said he... Read More.

Clarion Hospital treating two suspected COVID-19 patients

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – According to the Butler Health System, Clarion Hospital is treating two patients who are suspected of having COVID-19. The press release says both patients are being treated in their Intensive Care Unit. The PA Department of Health says, as of their noon report... Read More.

Dept of Aging protective services guidelines, still investigate serious cases in person

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has released COVID-19 guidance on handling protective services for older adults. This temporary guidance provides operational flexibility to protect older adults and staff during investigative cases while following the ongoing directive from Governor Tom Wolf to stay... Read More.

Update: Now two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clearfield County

Wednesday, March 25 by wcednews

UPDATE: As of the noon report on Wednesday, March 25, there are now two confirmed cases in Clearfield County. *** Clearfield County, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed one case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Clearfield County. The case was added to the... Read More.

First Class Children’s Foundation delivers free books to local kids

Wednesday, March 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – In the middle of the chaos came an act of kindness from First Class Children’s Foundation. Matt Reed and his organization dropped off Imagination Boxes full of books, Pokemon trading card, fun school supplies, and art products to five lucky kids this... Read More.

Penn Highlands inviting donations of masks, gloves, gowns

Wednesday, March 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare invites community members and organizations to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the region’s healthcare system. Penn Highlands will add these supplies to their inventory as the healthsystem enacts preparedness measures in the event that the spread of COVID-19... Read More.

DuBois Food Bank operating as usual, tips on donating/receiving

Wednesday, March 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Food Bank will be operating as usual this Thursday, March 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 ground level of Mansell Stadium on Liberty Boulevard. Pastor John Miller said people are asked to stay in their vehicles and they will take necessary... Read More.