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The rush for fresh Christmas trees is on, if you don’t have one, better act fast
Having a hard time finding that perfect Christmas tree this year? You’re not alone, but don’t blame the Grinch. You can blame the pandemic, at least for making a bad situation worse.
Gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation at his home in Harrisburg.
Pa. sets pandemic record for COVID hospitalizations; numbers to rise following Thanksgiving
While no statewide lockdowns or stay-at-home orders have been implemented, Levine said she and other health officials are monitoring hospital capacity closely, and once again encouraging residents to avoid traveling for the holidays.
Pa. has no plans for new statewide restrictions amid rising COVID-19 cases, health secretary says
"We talked about for many months the anticipation of a fall resurgence and that’s what we're seeing now," Levine said.
PA COVID numbers highest since pandemic onset
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health confirmed an additional 2,795 cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, noting that daily increases are now the highest they have ever been since the start of the pandemic.
More than 6M households missed their rent or mortgage payment in September
Persistent layoffs are slowing momentum in the labor market, which bodes poorly for the broader U.S. recovery as millions of out-of-work Americans delay their mortgage and rent payments.
Dr. Rachel Levine: Pennsylvania facing fall resurgence of COVID 19
The increase in Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases over the past week are the first signs the virus is surging into the fall, according to state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.
Owners are taking a strategic look into business succession during COVID-19 pandemic
In the coronavirus era the path to small business succession and exit planning is lined with planning, purpose, flexibility and careful choices.
State pilots COVID-19 ‘exposure notification’ app ahead of September launch
In an effort to bolster the state’s contact tracing efforts, health department officials are testing an “exposure-notification” app that would alert individuals after coming into close contact with a COVID-19-positive person.
OraSure receives $630K to help develop oral test for coronavirus antibody
OraSure said the support from BARDA will help it complete development of the ELISA and file for Emergency Use Authorization from the Food & Drug Administration to enter the U.S market.
Wolf orders all long-term care providers to test staff and residents for COVID-19
All long-term care providers in the state, including nursing, personal care and assisted living facilities, are required to complete initial COVID-19 baseline testing on all staff and residents by July 24, according to a new order issued by the Wolf administration.
Business leaders stress need for COVID liability protection
Gov. Tom Wolf will need to expand liability protections to manufacturers, small businesses and more health care providers or risk Pennsylvania businesses refusing to open for fear of frivolous COVID-19 related lawsuits, said a coalition of state associations.
