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Repub reps say Wolf admin admits to destroying some medical supplies

Saturday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf administration now admits some medical supplies stored at the state Farm Show Complex have been destroyed as claimed by state lawmakers this week. According to a group of Republican legislators, the Wolf administration originally denies the claims that medical supplies... Read More.

PA Gov. Tom Wolf receives COVID-19 vaccination

Tuesday, April 20 by wcednews

York, PA – Governor Tom Wolf received his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Family First Health Center in downtown York on Monday. Dr. Asceline Go, vice president of Medical Services at Family First Health, administered the vaccine. “I was happy to wait... Read More.

BBB Warning: Impostor scams target COVID-19 government relief programs and vaccine efforts

Saturday, April 17 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - April 16, 2021 - Impersonation is a common tactic used by scammers who attempt to steal people’s personal information and money. Whether an impostor pretends to be a victim’s friend or family member, a well-known business or government agency, scammers capitalize on the... Read More.

Second round of funding available to farmers affected by COVID-19

Friday, April 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Has your farming operation been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for producers of agricultural commodities marketed in 2020 who faced market disruptions due to COVID-19. This is round two of the program,... Read More.

With 6.6 million vaccinations so far, 40.1% of PA has at least first dose; state ranks 10th in USA

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - The PA Department Of Health says our state has administered more than 6.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date. About 40.1 percent of the Pennsylvania population has received at least their first dose of a vaccine. Pennsylvania is now ranked 10th among all 50... Read More.

Regional vaccination clinic in State College switches to Moderna

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Centre County, PA - In nearby Centre County, the Regional Vaccination Clinic at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College will switch to using the two-dose Moderna vaccine after the CDC and FDA recommended a pause for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. If you are... Read More.

Pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers to pause administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine until at least April 20 following the recommendation out of an abundance of caution in a joint release from the... Read More.

Starting today, all adults in PA eligible for scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Tuesday, April 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that effective Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID -19 vaccine. “We need to maintain acceleration of the vaccine rollout, especially as case... Read More.

Cancel duplicate appointments to help ensure vaccine is available for all

Saturday, April 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam urged all Pennsylvanians to remember to both attend a scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointment and cancel any unneeded appointments so that all vaccine doses get into the arms of people. “All three available vaccines are safe and effective,... Read More.

More than 6 million vaccinations in PA, 35.6% of population has at least first dose