"We talked about for many months the anticipation of a fall resurgence and that’s what we're seeing now," Levine said.
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Pennsylvania reports single-day high for new coronavirus cases and most deaths since June
Pennsylvania reported 4,361 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and 62 new known deaths — the most in a single day since the beginning of June — as hospitalizations for the disease continued to rise.
Read More »COVID-19 cases continue to escalate in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is urging residents to keep up the mitigation efforts as the fall wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pick up speed and break record case counts in the commonwealth.
Read More »Grocers including Giant restore purchase limits on toilet paper as COVID-19 cases surge
Some grocery store chains are bringing back limits on purchasing certain items including toilet paper as COVID-19 cases spike in the U.S.
Read More »Pennsylvania state health officials outline their COVID-19 vaccine plan
As pharmaceutical companies race to create, test and stockpile doses of vaccines to protect against the coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania is contemplating a similarly daunting challenge: distributing those doses as quickly and effectively as possible.
Read More »PLCB votes to waive 2021 liquor license fees
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board voted today to waive most liquor licensing fees for 2021, a move that the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association is calling it a step in the right direction.
Read More »Dr. Rachel Levine: Avoid small gatherings for the holidays to stop the spread of COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise statewide, Pennsylvanians are being encouraged to reconsider small gatherings with friends and family.
Read More »Penn State Health’s new CEO says the system is prepared for a resurging pandemic
“We’ve restructured internally to focus on virtual health not just throughout our on demand platform but through how we deliver those services,” Massini said. “I think that was the good thing that came out of COVID. It really pushed us to invest in how we deliver our care.”
Read More »Poconos’ beauty draws tourists to an outdoor comfort zone
Barrett said roughly 29 million people visit the region for recreation and entertainment on a four-season basis. Since the March shutdown, visitors have been flocking to the Poconos outdoor nature and beauty spots, as well as enjoying biking, hiking, nature walks and water sports.
Read More »Restaurant industry says liquor license fee waiver not enough
Restaurant industry advocates are calling Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s waiver of liquor license fees to help offset COVID-19 losses too little and too late
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