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Rep. Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) tests positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, March 30 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19. “This morning, March 29, I tested positive for COVID-19. As my symptoms continue to subside, I will be conducting legislative business and voting remotely from my home while quarantining... Read More.

Nearly 5 million vaccinations so far, PA ranks 12th in USA for first doses

Tuesday, March 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 29, there were 2,923 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 7,178 new cases reported for Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 combined, for a three-day total of... Read More.

PA distributing $5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief for Pre-K-12 schools

Tuesday, March 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf today announced that Pennsylvania is expected to receive $4.9 billion in federal relief funds to help Pre-K to 12 schools return students to classroom learning and equitably expand opportunity for students who need it most. The funding, and the state’s... Read More.

PA orders vaccine providers to work alongside Area Agencies on Aging

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

York, PA - The Wolf Administration discussed an amended order signed by Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, indicating that certain vaccine providers must work with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Medical Assistance Managed Care Organizations (MA MCOs) to... Read More.

USDA expands Pandemic Assistance for Producers programs

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The USDA is expanding the scope of its programs to assist producers hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic. Current programs are expanding and being beefed up, plus new programs are also being added for some farmers. It's Pandemic Assistance for Producers, also known as... Read More.

DuBois Middle School closed Thursday-Friday for deep cleaning

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Area Middle School was just informed of their 9th confirmed case of COVID-19 within a rolling 14-day window. As recommended by the CDC, this is within the threshold to necessitate a temporary closure on Thursday, March 25 and Friday,... Read More.

PA amends mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people to align with CDC

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam amended the existing Universal Face Coverings order, issued on November 17, 2020, to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. The amended... Read More.

DuBois Central Catholic School closed this week due to COVID-19 cases

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois Central Catholic School will be closed for today and the rest of this week due to a significant number of positive COVID-19 cases within the school. DCC Headmaster Gretchen Caruso says this will help students stop any further spread.

Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Doylestown, PA - Approximately two weeks after Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the voluntary single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine would be administered to Pre-K to 12 educators and school staff, the special initiative is ahead of schedule and proven... Read More.

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will use a nearly $1 million federal grant to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students across Pennsylvania and recommend educational strategies to help students and schools move forward. “Our school communities and families... Read More.

Stories tagged with: novel coronavirus

Rep. Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) tests positive for COVID-19

Nearly 5 million vaccinations so far, PA ranks 12th in USA for first doses

PA distributing $5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief for Pre-K-12 schools

PA orders vaccine providers to work alongside Area Agencies on Aging

USDA expands Pandemic Assistance for Producers programs

DuBois Middle School closed Thursday-Friday for deep cleaning

PA amends mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people to align with CDC

DuBois Central Catholic School closed this week due to COVID-19 cases

Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

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