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Jefferson County Reports 55 New COVID-19 Cases

Jefferson County Reports 55 New COVID-19 Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – According to the Pa. Department of Health, as of Wednesday, December 9, Jefferson County reported 55 new coronavirus cases bringing the county’s total to 1,243. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf and Religious Leaders Ask Pennsylvanians to Help Keep Each Other Safe During Holidays

Gov. Wolf and Religious Leaders Ask Pennsylvanians to Help Keep Each Other Safe During Holidays

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf and religious leaders from across the commonwealth asked Pennsylvanians to take COVID-19 precautions and help one another stay safe during the upcoming holiday season. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Firm Ran Pa. Senator’s Campaign and Worked with Super PAC to Attack Opponent, but Denies Coordination

Firm Ran Pa. Senator’s Campaign and Worked with Super PAC to Attack Opponent, but Denies Coordination

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As state legislative races go, the one between Republican Sen. John DiSanto and Democrat George Scott was one of the most hotly contested in Pennsylvania’s November election. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania Reduces Prison Population By Record-Setting 3,471 Since March 1

Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania Reduces Prison Population By Record-Setting 3,471 Since March 1

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced that since March 1, the population of those in state correctional facilities has been reduced by 3,471 individuals, the largest multiple-month decrease ever experienced by the Department of Corrections and one that likely helped the department reduce the number of COVID-19 cases in facilities. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Smart Indoor Vertical Farm to Open in Pennsylvania, Bringing New Jobs, Sustainability,and Food Security

Smart Indoor Vertical Farm to Open in Pennsylvania, Bringing New Jobs, Sustainability,and Food Security

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced that New York City-based Bowery Farming, Inc., the largest vertical farming company in the country, has selected Pennsylvania as the best place to expand its operations. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Sound Alarm on Urgency to Protect Health Care System, Workers as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Sound Alarm on Urgency to Protect Health Care System, Workers as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge

HARRISBURG, Pa. - As the fall surge of COVID-19 cases continues to surpass record highs nearly every day and the state’s health care systems move precariously close to being overwhelmed, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine sounded the alarm to Pennsylvanians that mitigation efforts must be followed, or we risk tragic consequences. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 8, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Department Of Health Provides Update On Flu Season, Urges Pennsylvanians To Get A Flu Vaccine

Department Of Health Provides Update On Flu Season, Urges Pennsylvanians To Get A Flu Vaccine

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Department of Health announced that as of November 28, there have been 480 laboratory-confirmed flu cases and one flu-associated death statewide. As flu season intensifies, Pennsylvanians need to get their flu vaccine. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 8, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Reminds Out-Of-Work Pennsylvanians Of Available State Assistance

Wolf Administration Reminds Out-Of-Work Pennsylvanians Of Available State Assistance

HARRISBURG, Pa. – With two federal pandemic unemployment programs set to expire at the end of this month, the Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) want Pennsylvanians to know there are other state assistance programs available. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 8, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf, Secretary Levine Considering Additional Mitigation Efforts as Virus Surge Raises Concerns

Gov. Wolf, Secretary Levine Considering Additional Mitigation Efforts as Virus Surge Raises Concerns

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) - During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Governor Wolf reported he and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine are currently considering additional mitigation efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 7, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Reaches 14.4%

Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Reaches 14.4%

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today released a weekly status update highlighting the state's seven-day case increase of 48,668 cases, statewide percent positivity of 14.4%, and 66 of 67 counties with substantial transmission status. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 7, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News