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PA compiles new data dashboard to help schools make COVID-19 decisions

Tuesday, August 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A new data dashboard is available to help schools learn how their area of Pennsylvania is doing with the COVID-19 crisis and determine how to safely reopen. The Pennsylvania departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) provided school administrators and governing bodies with Read More.

DuBois Central Catholic shares reopening plans for school year

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Like schools all across the state, school districts in our community are making difficult decisions on how to reopen, and how to keep kids safe while making things feel as upbeat and normal as possible. At DCC, like most other schools in... Read More.

Some PA state parks overcrowded as people spend more time outdoors

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Some state parks and forests throughout Pennsylvania have had to turn away visitors after an extraordinary number of people have decided to turn to the outdoors for some socially distanced and safe adventures. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has posted alerts... Read More.

Pennsylvania looking to increase COVID-19 testing capacity, locations

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you needed to get a COVID-19 test, would you be able to get one? And would you even know where to start looking to make an appointment for a test? Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel... Read More.

PA recommends that youth sports be put on hold until January; all mandatory activities paused for two weeks

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

UPDATE: After their emergency meeting on Friday, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has announced that all mandatory fall sports activities will be paused, however, voluntary workouts may continue. Further determination on sports being played in the fall will be discussed at the next... Read More.

Sports teams allowed to use Brockway Taylor Memorial Park

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Brockway Borough Council adjusted their rules for the use of Taylor Memorial Park. The council is allowing organized sports to play in the park as long as they follow all state guidelines, including guidelines relating to social distancing and keeping crowds... Read More.

Lawmakers hear school reopening plans and concerns

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Two days of legislative hearings are giving Pennsylvania state lawmakers little reason for optimism about the set of problems ahead as schools plan to reopen during the pandemic. The state House Education Committee heard experts say there's been lots of planning... Read More.

Scam alert: COVID-19 contact tracing phone scam

Wednesday, August 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Scam artists will use any excuse to get your money... including COVID-19. The latest scam striking nationwide starts with a phone call from someone who claims that someone you know has tested positive for COVID-19 and has named you as someone who... Read More.

PA officials: education is critical to the enforcement of COVID-19 orders

Tuesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - So far, the enforcement of the mask mandate in Pennsylvania has mostly focused on educating people on why wearing a mask is important, not necessarily giving out fines for not wearing one. In the end, Governor Tom Wolf says even though the... Read More.

PA reports no new COVID-19 deaths, first time in 4 months

Tuesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials are reporting no new deaths attributed to COVID-19 for the first time in more than four months. The state's death toll stood at 7,209 on Monday. The last time that neither the state Department of Health nor a... Read More.

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