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Feds approve additional dose vaccine for immunocompromised people

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that immunocompromised individuals who are fully vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna are able to receive an additional dose. The notification follows recommendations announced today by the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

“Vaccine or test” requirement for state employees in health care, congregate care

Thursday, August 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, 2021. Individuals who are not vaccinated will be required to undergo weekly... Read More.

Brockway school details safety plan, proposes building expansion

Wednesday, August 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway is authorizing Amos Rudolph Architecture to draw up proposals to expand the district's multi-purpose building to add more space for sports teams to practice. It will also allow for elementary students to have recess indoors during bad weather. The proposal... Read More.

No statewide mandate for masks in schools, PA encourages vaccination

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Schools districts will be able to make their own decisions about whether masks will be required this upcoming year in Pennsylvania. At a press conference on Friday while encouraging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated, Gov. Tom Wolf clarified that there will be... Read More.

DOC suspends in-person visitation for unvaccinated inmates

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary John Wetzel announced additional steps the department is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19. Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, incarcerated individuals will be assigned to housing units based on their vaccination status. Additionally,... Read More.

Penn State, including PSU DuBois, will require masks indoors

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

University Park, PA – Looks like masks will be a part of the school year at Penn State DuBois. Penn State officials say that COVID-19 cases are continuing to spread in our state and counties where Penn State campuses are located. Penn State will... Read More.

DASD says masks optional for upcoming school year

Monday, August 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Masks will be optional for students at DuBois Area School District this upcoming 2021-2022 school year. The DuBois Area School District recently approved the new health and safety plan. The plan says: The DASD has considered the guidance and recommendations from the CDC related... Read More.

DOH sending text messages to those who didn’t get second dose

Monday, August 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson announced a new initiative to get more people fully vaccinated. Starting this week, the department will send a second dose reminder text to... Read More.

Pennsylvania prepares for a safe new school year

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With the first day of the 2021-22 school year approximately one month away, the departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) are offering recommendations to families and schools as they safely prepare for in-person teaching and learning. Vaccination DOH and PDE encourage all eligible students ages 12... Read More.

Safety tips for kids not eligible yet for COVID-19 vaccine

Thursday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson visited the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg to discuss recommendations to keep children and their families safe while children under the age of 12 are not... Read More.

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