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12 more counties will move to green phase on June 26

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - 12 more counties will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26. These counties include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and Susquehanna. Philadelphia County met the... Read More.

Clearfield County Fair canceled for 2020

Friday, June 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The 160th Clearfield County Fair that was originally scheduled for Aug. 2 through 8 has now officially been canceled because of COVID-19 safety concerns and regulations. The Fair and Park Board released a statement, saying they know it's disappointing but they cannot... Read More.

Did COVID-19 force you to cancel your wedding? Some advice for staying positive

Friday, June 19 by wcednews

Erie, PA – Has the pandemic forced you to cancel your wedding plans? Like many other things, wedding ceremonies are another victim of COVID-19 precautions and regulations. It can be hard to plan a wedding when you don't know what the future holds... what will... Read More.

PA one of only three states recognized by CDC for COVID-19 reduction success

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As states across the country begin to reopen and nearly half are seeing COVID-19 cases rise, Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday that Pennsylvania is not one of them. Then at a daily COVID briefing on Wednesday with Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine,... Read More.

Penn State plans to resume on-campus work and learning in fall semester

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Following a three-month comprehensive planning process, Penn State officials have determined that the University can meet or exceed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines for colleges and universities, and look forward to welcoming back faculty, staff and students to resume... Read More.

Symptoms of Lyme disease and COVID-19 can look very similar

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – This time of the year is one of the worst times for ticks and Lyme disease, and what's particularly unfortunate in 2020 is that some symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever, chills and headache, are similar to symptoms of COVID-19. You... Read More.

Kennywood, Idlewild, Sandcastle, Lakemont begin reopening in July

Friday, June 12 by wcednews

West Mifflin, PA – Theme parks throughout Pennsylvania will start to reopen in July, including Kennywood, Idlewild, Sandcastle, and Lakemont Park! For Kennywood, Sandcastle, and Idlewild, they'll invite friends and family members of park employees to start coming into the park on... Read More.

Wolf and lawmakers clash over emergency declaration

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the GOP-controlled Legislature are heading toward a legal clash over the emergency declaration he issued at the beginning of the pandemic. Lawmakers voted to end it, Wolf insisted he holds veto power and business owners are... Read More.

$225 million in grants for PA small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania is offering a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Please note: The application and requirements are still being finalized. We will add more information... Read More.

More COVID-19 data available on new PA enhanced dashboard