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COVID-19 Update: Record high cases, more hospitalizations in PA

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As we hit yet another record high for the daily number of positive COVID-19 cases – 6,339 for Wednesday alone – we're also seeing more people in the hospitals. Statewide, there are 2,737 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 579 patients... Read More.

“Wear mask and stop virus spread” pleas Jefferson County Emergency Services Director

Wednesday, November 18 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Jefferson County Emergency Services Director Tracy Zents sent out a plea to residents of the county to please be careful and try to take every precaution to slow the spread of the virus, especially as the holidays are approaching. *** Letter from... Read More.

COVID in PA: 2,440 patients currently hospitalized and 531 patients in ICU

Tuesday, November 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., November 16, that there were 4,476 new cases, in addition to 5,199 new cases reported Sunday, November 15 for a two-day total of 9,675 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the... Read More.

Another record high for PA: 5,551 new positive COVID-19 cases on Saturday

Monday, November 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., November 14, that there were 5,551 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 259,938. This is the highest daily increase of cases. The most accurate daily data is available on... Read More.

COVID-19 units reopen at Penn Highlands; doctors urge to wear masks, act safely

Friday, November 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare is urging everyone not to relax about the important safety precautions that have keep COVID-19 from completely overwhelming our area so far. Dr. Shaun Sheehan, leader of the COVID-29 Task Force at the hospital, says that masks are effective... Read More.

Education association pleads for schools to temporarily only have remote learning

Friday, November 13 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania State Education Association, the state's largest teacher's union, is pleading with school districts in nearly two dozen PA counties with the worst outbreaks to tell students to temporarily learn from home. Pennsylvania has been setting daily case records, with confirmed cases... Read More.

Another record-high daily number of positive COVID-19 tests in PA

Thursday, November 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – It's becoming a common story each day now... consistently hitting new record highs for the numbers of daily positive COVID-19 tests in our state. Once again, we hit another record high on Wednesday, 4,711 new positive cases of the virus for that... Read More.

Jefferson County joins list of substantial infection risk

Tuesday, November 10 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – After an uptick in COVID-19 cases, Jefferson County has moved into what PA health experts classify as the “substantial risk of infection” rating. Clarion, Elk, and now Jefferson are in the substantial risk category. Clearfield remains in the slightly lower “moderate”... Read More.

COVID-19: 4,035, new record high number of PA daily cases

Monday, November 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Once again, we keep breaking records of the highest number of daily positive coronavirus tests in the state. This time for Nov. 7, the last available data at the moment, there were 4,035 additional positive cases of COVID-19. We have consistently broken the... Read More.

Lockdown at Clearfield County Jail after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Friday, November 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A staff member at the Clearfield County Jail tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, and the facility is now on lockdown. The Clearfield County Commissioners released a statement on behalf of the prison board, saying that no in-person visitations will be allowed... Read More.

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