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White House pushes back on criticism of isolation guidance, says omicron likely less severe

Thursday, December 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defended the latest guidelines shortening the isolation period for certain people who test positive for COVID amid criticism from public health experts who believe a negative test should also be included in... Read More.

‘Nomadland’ sound mixer Michael Wolf Snyder dies by suicide at 35 — family blames depression, COVID isolation

Monday, March 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With Nomadland continuing its winning streak, with a film-leading showing at Sunday night's Critics Choice Awards following its Golden Globe wins the week previously, comes sad news: the film's 35-year-old sound mixer, Michael Wolf Snyder, died from suicide. Cathy Snyder, Michael Snyder's aunt,

PA Department Of Health changes COVID-19 quarantine guidance to 10 days

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health notified health care providers that, effective immediately, it has aligned its quarantine guidance for people exposed to COVID-19 with the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced earlier this week that provides... Read More.

Robotic pets provide companionship to older residents in Clearfield County

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with award-winning robotic pet manufacturer Ageless Innovation, is distributing 100 robotic Joy for All Companion Pets to those most at-risk for social isolation. CCAAA Director Kathleen Gillespie states, “The use of the therapeutic... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 42,050 confirmed cases in PA, 1,597 deaths

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 27, that there are 885 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 42,050. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The state is reporting 1,597 deaths... Read More.

Masks required for customers and employees in PA, according to new order

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Many Pennsylvania commercial buildings that serve the public will now be required to make sure customers wear masks, and deny entry to anyone who refuses. Under an order signed Wednesday by the state health secretary, employees will also have to wear... Read More.

Brockway seniors have “social distancing photo shoot” at football field

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District capped off the Be The Light Event at Varischetti Field with a social distancing photo shoot. Using the football field, the school district was able to take pictures of seniors in front of the scoreboard, which read... 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.

Penn Highlands COVID-19 update: Listen to Contact on 96.7 and 99.7 Thursday at 8:35

Wednesday, March 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Concerned or curious about how the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 is being handled in our area? Experts from Penn Highlands Healthcare will be the guests on this week's Contact Show with Joe Taylor, airing this Thursday starting at 8:35 a.m. on... Read More.

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