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PA follows CDC: fully vaccinated people do not need masks

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania is following along with the new CDC recommendations, saying that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or face covering in most situations. PA's Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, however, does say that masking rules are still in effect... Read More.

44.1 percent of PA adults are fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Monday, May 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The PA Department Of Health says now there have been more than 9.1 million vaccinations given so far in Pennsylvania, but there is still a long way to go before the goal of 70 percent of Pennsylvanian adults become fully vaccinated. 51.9... Read More.

SCI Houtzdale reports first inmate death of COVID-19, Jan. 12

Saturday, May 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Corrections (DOC) and SCI Houtzdale officials report the first death of an inmate with COVID-19 on January 12. The 59-year-old inmate, whose name will not be provided, was serving a 24- to 48-year sentence for involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a... Read More.

After vaccinations, more people visiting relatives for Mother’s Day

Friday, May 7 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – This Mother's Day, since many of us are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, more people will be visiting with their mothers, grandmothers, and other maternal figures. Experts suggest following the CDC recommendations, but if it's been two weeks or more since someone's final... Read More.

Gov. Wolf visits Penn State to encourage students to get vaccinated

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday visited Penn State University (PSU) to discuss COVID-19 vaccine efforts and encourage students to get vaccinated before summer break. “Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout is moving at a fast pace now that supply has increased and all Pennsylvanians over... Read More.

PA will lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masks remain until 70 percent vaccinated

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf administration, in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced Tuesday that mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM. The current order requiring Pennsylvanians to wear masks will be lifted when... Read More.

More than 8.5 million COVID-19 vaccines given in PA; 49 percent have had at least one dose

Monday, May 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health over the weekend confirmed that now more than 8.4 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been given throughout the state. About 49 percent of the PA population has had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Pennsylvania... Read More.

DuBois Community Days announced for June 11 and 12

Friday, April 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Community Days 2021 is back on in a major way, with lots of people in DuBois excited to get back to the usual celebrations! That's Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12. Bob Wachob, one of the organizers of Community Days, says they... Read More.

PA resumes Johnson & Johnson vaccine following FDA/CDC recommendation

Monday, April 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that the pause in administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine has been lifted. The move follows updated guidance announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... Read More.

More than 3 million people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in PA

Saturday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The PA Department Of Health says as of April 23, there have been more than 7.7 million COVID-19 vaccinations in PA. More than 3 million people in the state are now fully vaccinated. About 45.3% of the population has received at... Read More.

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