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FEMA dedicates $151 million to PA for transporting, storing vaccines

Friday, February 19 by wcednews

PHILADELPHIA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region 3 has obligated more than $151 million to Pennsylvania to aid vaccine distribution to combat COVID-19. As of Feb. 16, 2021, FEMA has obligated $3.22 billion to our partners across the country. This funding is for critical supplies... Read More.

Winter weather causes vaccine delays throughout United States

Friday, February 19 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Because of the recent winter weather, vaccine deliveries could have been temporarily affected, but PEMA Director Randy Padfield said there fortunately wasn't any major disruption of getting vaccination doses where they needed to go. Although vaccine deliveries in Pennsylvania remained largely unaffected so... Read More.

Shortage of Moderna vaccine in PA after many mistakenly used as first dose

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania is facing a temporary shortage of booster shots of the Moderna vaccine after providers mistakenly used them as first doses. State health officials say the error could mean more than 100,000 people will need appointments rescheduled. The second-dose shortage does not... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Statewide positivity rate decrease to 8.0%

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The statewide percent-positivity went down to 8.0% from 8.6% last week. We now are seeing three counties who have a positivity rate lower than five percent. There are no counties reporting over 20 percent positivity rate. *** Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and... Read More.

PA issues COVID-19 vaccine order to expedite vaccine administration, improve accessibility

Tuesday, February 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam issued an order directing vaccine providers’ administration of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure that Pennsylvanians are vaccinated as quickly and efficiently as possible. Governor Tom Wolf signed a concurrent order. “I understand how frustrating the current vaccine... Read More.

Brockway School District vaccinates 128 staff members

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District vaccinated staff members Friday afternoon. Brockway was able to give the first shot to 128 employees, including administrators, aides, bus drivers, and teachers. Superintendent Jeff Vizza was thankful for the help from Penn Highlands Healthcare. Staff members who were... Read More.

Community-based programs to help ages 65-plus get COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Although those 65 and older in Pennsylvania are supposed to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine first, many are having a difficult time making an appointment. Some of the problem is caused by a limited supply of vaccine, meaning that... Read More.

Schools in PA ask to prioritize education staff for COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania school superintendents, school boards and teachers unions are coming together to ask Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize school staff for the COVID-19 vaccine. The education groups call it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open. More than... Read More.

New “Your Turn” vaccine eligibility tool to help with vaccination process in PA

Wednesday, February 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a new tool called Your Turn to help Pennsylvanians understand where they fall in the vaccine prioritization effort and to be alerted when it is their turn to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. "Since... Read More.

More than 1.2 vaccinations given so far in Pennsylvania

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 6, there were 3,930 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 865,604. There are 3,041 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 644 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

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