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Secretary of Ag visits rural vaccine clinics, encourages farmworkers to seize opportunity

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – With all of Pennsylvania's essential agriculture industry now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, agricultural officials are thanking farmers for their hard work during the pandemic and encouraging farmers to trust the science and take the vaccine. *** Gettysburg, PA - With all of Pennsylvania’s essential... Read More.

Grocery store workers, now vaccine eligible, recognized for heroic work

Wednesday, April 7 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Wolf visited Weis Markets in Enola, Cumberland County, to recognize the heroic efforts of Pennsylvania’s grocery store workers, who are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The governor expressed his gratitude to Pennsylvania’s 180,000 grocery store workers, who suddenly became frontline... Read More.

Pennsylvania moves on to Phase 1B in vaccine plan, Phase 1C on April 12

Tuesday, April 6 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Starting April 5, Pennsylvanians in Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to become protected against the virus. Phase 1B eligible Pennsylvanians include: People in congregate settings not otherwise specified as long-term care... Read More.

More than 5.5 million vaccinations in PA, 33.5 percent have received first dose

Monday, April 5 by wcednews

Department Of Health: More Than 5.5 Million Vaccinations To Date, First Doses Of Vaccine To 33.5 Percent Of Population, PA Ranks 12th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations 5,343 New Cases, 2,173 Patients Hospitalized And 433 Patients In The Intensive Care Unit Harrisburg, PA -... Read More.

Plan to vaccinate teachers, school staff happening ahead of schedule

Monday, April 5 by wcednews

Kingston, PA - After vaccinating more than 112,500 teachers and school staff in only about three weeks, Governor Tom Wolf visited Luzerne County to announce the special vaccination initiative is a success and was completed ahead of schedule. The accomplishment is an important step... Read More.

Vaccine providers, Area Agencies On Aging work together to help senior get vaccine appointments

Saturday, April 3 by wcednews

York, PA - The Wolf Administration discussed an amended order signed by Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, indicating that certain vaccine providers must work with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Medical Assistance Managed Care Organizations (MA MCOs) to schedule vaccination appointments... Read More.

More people allowed in restaurants, businesses, and events starting Sunday, April 4

Friday, April 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits. Effective April 4, restaurants may resume bar service; alcohol service will be... Read More.

PA accelerates vaccination plan; all adults eligible by April 19

Thursday, April 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. All Pennsylvanians... Read More.

Penn Highlands gives COVID-19 update, says vaccines readily available

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – An update from Penn Highlands about how COVID-19 vaccinations are going. Mark Norman, CEO of Penn Highlands, says they're getting consistent numbers of vaccine doses, but now fewer people are interested in receiving it... either because they have already received it, aren't... Read More.

Rep. Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) tests positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, March 30 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19. “This morning, March 29, I tested positive for COVID-19. As my symptoms continue to subside, I will be conducting legislative business and voting remotely from my home while quarantining... Read More.

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