How to stay safe over Thanksgiving as respiratory virus activity ticks up in parts of the US Wednesday, November 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people are getting ready to gather with their family and friends for Thanksgiving, celebrating the holiday in a way that most closely resembles pre-pandemic ways for the first time in more than three years.However, respiratory illness activity -- defined... Read More.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.2 billion as clock ticks down to Wednesday’s drawing Wednesday, October 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Powerball frenzy was in full swing Wednesday as potential billionaires were lining up at kiosks across the nation with dreams of what they'll do if they're lucky enough to hit the estimated $1.2 billion jackpot up for grabs.The drawing Wednesday night will... Read More.
Red meat allergy caused by ticks is an ’emerging public health concern’: CDC Friday, July 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A red meat allergy caused by tick bites is an "emerging public health concern," according to two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that arises after people eat... Read More.
Missing Titanic submersible live updates: ‘Underwater noises’ detected as time ticks down Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A submersible carrying five people has gone missing while on a tour of the underwater wreckage of the Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.The deep-sea vessel, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, lost contact about an hour and 45 minutes after submerging on... Read More.
Increased tick, termite, and mosquito activity expected this year across the Commonwealth Saturday, April 23 by wcednewsPennsylvania - A report from the national Pest Management Association says bugs will be especially bad in Pennsylvania this year.
Protect yourself against tickborne diseases when outdoors Friday, March 11 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – Pennsylvanians experiencing “spring fever,” that perennial urge to venture outdoors to hike, hunt, fish and explore, should plan now to protect themselves and their families against potentially serious tickborne diseases—including Lyme disease and the rare but dangerous Deer Tick Virus (DTV), which... Read More.
High rate of Deer Tick Virus at Lawrence Twp Park in Clearfield County Monday, January 24 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Vector Management Program has detected an unusually high infection rate of the dangerous and rare Deer Tick Virus (DTV) in adult tick samples recently taken from Lawrence Township Recreational Park in Clearfield County. The... Read More.
Prevalence of ticks in PA is high, take steps to prevent bites Friday, August 20 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA -- Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today met at Boyd Big Tree Preserve to discuss the high prevalence of ticks... Read More.
Avoid ticks now that nicer weather is here Tuesday, March 23 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – With the new spring season here, Pennsylvania is reminding our residents and visitors to avoid ticks by taking precautions when spending time outdoors as the weather warms.“Spending time outdoors and participating in physical activity is a key part of living a... Read More.
Reminder: Ticks and Lyme Disease still a danger in fall Thursday, October 8 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA -- As people continue to spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf Administration wants to remind residents of the dangers of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, and to take steps to protect themselves.“Autumn is a wonderful season to spend time outdoors and... Read More.
