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$20 million in pandemic relief available to salon industry

Saturday, August 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that $20 million is available to help image and hair care professionals recover from the pandemic. The pandemic relief from American Rescue Plan funding was announced during a press conference in Philadelphia, where Department of Community and Economic... Read More.

DuBois Diner closed due to lack of employees

Wednesday, August 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Diner is closed due to staffing issues. The diner's management says they have had numerous ads out for hiring employees, but they are not getting the applications they need to run efficiently. Click Here to see the DuBois Diner Facebook... Read More.

Game Commission: No evidence deer can spread COVID-19 to humans

Wednesday, August 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission responded to recent reports about the connection between COVID-19 and deer, pointing out there’s no evidence deer can spread the virus to humans or that humans are at risk of contracting the virus from consuming venison. As always,... Read More.

All counties in our area at substantial or high COVID-19 level

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - All counties in our listening area are now in either the "substantial" or "high" COVID-19 transmission level, according to CDC data. Jefferson and Clearfield Counties are both in the high level, meaning at least 100 cases for every 100,000 people. Clarion and Elk Counties... Read More.

PA offers vaccine clinics at schools, voluntary classroom testing

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be offered at many colleges and K-12 schools. Additionally, Pennsylvania will provide free COVID-19 testing in K-12 districts, making it easier for schools to offer classroom-wide testing for any consenting students whenever there is an outbreak. *** Enola, PA -... Read More.

Feds approve additional dose vaccine for immunocompromised people

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that immunocompromised individuals who are fully vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna are able to receive an additional dose. The notification follows recommendations announced today by the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

“Vaccine or test” requirement for state employees in health care, congregate care

Thursday, August 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, 2021. Individuals who are not vaccinated will be required to undergo weekly... Read More.

Brockway school details safety plan, proposes building expansion

Wednesday, August 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway is authorizing Amos Rudolph Architecture to draw up proposals to expand the district's multi-purpose building to add more space for sports teams to practice. It will also allow for elementary students to have recess indoors during bad weather. The proposal... Read More.

No statewide mandate for masks in schools, PA encourages vaccination

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Schools districts will be able to make their own decisions about whether masks will be required this upcoming year in Pennsylvania. At a press conference on Friday while encouraging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated, Gov. Tom Wolf clarified that there will be... Read More.

DOC suspends in-person visitation for unvaccinated inmates

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary John Wetzel announced additional steps the department is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19. Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, incarcerated individuals will be assigned to housing units based on their vaccination status. Additionally,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: novel coronavirus

$20 million in pandemic relief available to salon industry

DuBois Diner closed due to lack of employees

Game Commission: No evidence deer can spread COVID-19 to humans

All counties in our area at substantial or high COVID-19 level

PA offers vaccine clinics at schools, voluntary classroom testing

Feds approve additional dose vaccine for immunocompromised people

“Vaccine or test” requirement for state employees in health care, congregate care

Brockway school details safety plan, proposes building expansion

No statewide mandate for masks in schools, PA encourages vaccination

DOC suspends in-person visitation for unvaccinated inmates

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