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COVID-19 Update: positivity down slightly in PA at 15.1%; all counties still significantly affected

Tuesday, December 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard, highlighting a seven-day case increase of 46,777,... Read More.

Gov. Wolf thanks Congress, urges lawmakers to provide further relief

Tuesday, December 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf thanked Congress for providing relief to Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor released the following statement: “I am pleased that the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package was signed into law last night (Sunday). The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 5,925 hospitalized statewide with virus, 1,196 in ICU

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As of Christmas, Dec. 25 (the last available day that we received statistics reports, for the time being), there were 5,925 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, nearly double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,196 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

Advice for a relaxed, stress-free Christmas season… even during a pandemic

Friday, December 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Even during a pandemic, this season is the most wonderful time of the year! It’s true, but for a lot of people (let’s face it), it’s also the most stressful time of the year... especially when you factor in COVID-19, physically distancing... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 6,151 remain hospitalized with virus, 1,236 in ICU

Thursday, December 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 23, that there were 9,605 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 581,156. There are 6,151 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, double the peak in the spring. Of that... Read More.

PA transfers $145 million in funds to support businesses affected by COVID-19

Thursday, December 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor wants to use $145 million in a worker’s compensation fund to help businesses cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's proposal would require a vote from the Republican-majority Legislature to appropriate the money, and there has been... Read More.

Workers at 109 hospitals in PA, including Penn Highlands, receive COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than 17,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to health care workers at Pennsylvania hospitals. That's according to state Health Department officials Monday, as hospitals remain stressed by coronavirus patient loads and a second vaccine from Moderna is... Read More.

PA update for Dec. 11-17: COVID-19 positivity rate at 15.8% statewide

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The percentage of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in our state last week actually dropped slightly, showing a good sign that mitigation efforts are working. The statewide positivity percentage for Dec. 11-17 was 15.8%. Dr. Rachel Levine reminds us that even though... Read More.

House of Reps passes COVID-19 relief package, Thompson gives thoughts

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an additional COVID-19 relief package amounting to $900 billion. The legislation includes Congressman Thompson's bill, the Read More.

COVID-19 Update Saturday: 6,147 patients hospitalized, 1,232 in ICU

Monday, December 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 19, that there were 9,834 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 548,489. There are 6,147 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, double the peak in the spring. Of that... Read More.

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COVID-19 Update: positivity down slightly in PA at 15.1%; all counties still significantly affected

Gov. Wolf thanks Congress, urges lawmakers to provide further relief

COVID-19 Update: 5,925 hospitalized statewide with virus, 1,196 in ICU

COVID-19 Update: 6,151 remain hospitalized with virus, 1,236 in ICU

PA transfers $145 million in funds to support businesses affected by COVID-19

Workers at 109 hospitals in PA, including Penn Highlands, receive COVID-19 vaccine

PA update for Dec. 11-17: COVID-19 positivity rate at 15.8% statewide

House of Reps passes COVID-19 relief package, Thompson gives thoughts

COVID-19 Update Saturday: 6,147 patients hospitalized, 1,232 in ICU

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