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Gov. Wolf signs $900 million in pandemic aid for hospitality, schools, rent, utilities

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signs legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. Both chambers passed the bill unanimously Friday. In addition to... Read More.

More than one million vaccine doses given in Pennsylvania so far

Thursday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 3, there were 3,128 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 853,616. There are 3,281 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 669 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

Juniata Elementary School closed Thursday and Friday for COVID-19 cleaning

Wednesday, February 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Juniata Elementary School in the DuBois Area School District will be closed for the next three days to do deep cleaning after four people within the building have tested positive within a rolling 14-day period. The school building will be closed... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: case levels consistently decreasing, but threat remains

Tuesday, February 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System dashboard, highlighting a seven-day case increase of 25,985, a... Read More.

COVID-19 mass testing canceled for today at DuBois Regional Airport

Monday, February 1 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – Because of the snowy weather, the free COVID-19 testing at the DuBois Regional Airport has been canceled for today. There will be an opportunity for people to get tested in Elk County next week for those folks who still need a test,... Read More.

Limited availability makes COVID-19 vaccination process difficult in PA

Monday, February 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A limited supply of vaccine doses has made administering the COVID-19 in Pennsylvania a difficult task. The state’s vaccine plan, COVID-19 vaccine dashboard, a vaccine provider map and vaccine distribution data can be found by clicking here. Governor Tom... Read More.

PA Senate approves $912 million COVID-19 relief package

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to distribute $912 million to aid those hit hard by the coronavirus: schools, small businesses, and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for its approval. Most... Read More.

Today until Feb. 1, free COVID-19 testing available at DuBois Regional Airport

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA - Starting January 28 through February 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Health in conjunction with Jefferson County will sponsor a COVID-19 mass testing site at the DuBois Regional Airport, 377 Aviation Way, Reynoldsville between the hours of 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.... Read More.

Penn Highlands focuses on vaccinating ages 75 and older

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Just like we had warned, even though there has been a massive expansion with how many people are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, there just aren't enough vaccine doses yet to be able to cover everyone who is eligible. Penn Highlands... Read More.

DuBois School District adjusts original plans for COVID-19 vaccine clinic