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COVID-19 Update: 24,199 confirmed cases in PA, 524 deaths

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 13, that there are 1,366 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 24,199. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Nearly 23,000 confirmed cases in PA, 507 deaths

Monday, April 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 12, that there are 1,178 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 22,833. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported 13 new... Read More.

PA starts new unemployment benefits, claimants get extra $600 starting this week

Saturday, April 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is implementing new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The COVID-19 relief package temporarily provides an additional $600 per week, makes self-employed, independent... Read More.

$450 million loan program available for financially strained PA hospitals

Saturday, April 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - There are nearly 23,000 COVID-19 cases in the state as of midnight early Sunday morning with numbers expected to continue increasing, highlighting an even greater need to ensure that Pennsylvania’s hospitals are equipped to care for patients and workers. To assist, Governor... Read More.

Business owners encouraged to apply for Paycheck Protection Program as soon as possible

Friday, April 10 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Small businesses owners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the Paycheck Protection Program loans that are available during this time of crisis. Loans are given on a first-come first-served basis for eligible applicants. For more information, visit the US... Read More.

Pennsylvania schools will remain closed for rest of academic year

Friday, April 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf announced on Thursday that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision... Read More.

PA allowed to commandeer PPE, ventilators to give to hardest hit hospitals in state

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania emergency management officials will be permitted to commandeer N95 face masks, ventilators and other crucial medical equipment for use in the fight against COVID-19 under an order signed Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf. The order requires private and public health care... Read More.

State Police confiscate $11 million worth of drugs in 2020’s first quarter

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $11,046,058 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the first quarter of 2020. Nearly $7.8 million of that came from processed marijuana, because of the large amount that was seized... Read More.

Scam Warning: Fraudsters using new tactics during COVID-19 pandemic

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvanians should take steps to protect themselves from phishing scams that are targeting people who are expecting a stimulus payment from the federal government following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Department of Revenue and Department of Banking and Securities announced today. “As... Read More.

Tornado in Western PA tore roof off church and brewery, blew away airport hanger

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

Apollo, PA (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in western Pennsylvania amid storms that knocked down trees and utility lines, ripped the roofs off a church and brewery and blew away an airport hanger. Forecasters said an EF-1... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

COVID-19 Update: 24,199 confirmed cases in PA, 524 deaths

COVID-19 Update: Nearly 23,000 confirmed cases in PA, 507 deaths

PA starts new unemployment benefits, claimants get extra $600 starting this week

$450 million loan program available for financially strained PA hospitals

Business owners encouraged to apply for Paycheck Protection Program as soon as possible

Pennsylvania schools will remain closed for rest of academic year

PA allowed to commandeer PPE, ventilators to give to hardest hit hospitals in state

State Police confiscate $11 million worth of drugs in 2020’s first quarter

Scam Warning: Fraudsters using new tactics during COVID-19 pandemic

Tornado in Western PA tore roof off church and brewery, blew away airport hanger

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