The new treatment program at the two centers offers patients bamlanivimab, an experimental drug developed by Eli Lilly that is similar to the drug given to President Donald Trump after he contracted the COVID-19 virus in October.
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‘Anyone who needs a COVID test can get one’: Pa. to open free testing clinics in 61 counties
As hospitalizations continue to rise — and the fear of overwhelming Pennsylvania's health care system becomes more real — Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday announced plans to expand testing across the commonwealth.
Read More »Fox Theatres launches online reservations for private screenings
As movie theaters around the nation continue to struggle with lost revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Berks County theater owner has developed a new offering to give movie-goers a safer, private experience.
Read More »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.
Read More »New Salon’s design adds a little COVID comfort
Designed by Sage Design-Build Inc. of South Whitehall Township, the spa not only gives residents of the Lehigh Valley a new place to get their hair and nails done, but it will give them the option to do it safely.
Read More »Governor Tom Wolf renews pandemic disaster declaration for another 90 days
Gov. Tom Wolf extended the state’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic for another 90-days.
Read More »Contact tracing critical to stopping COVID spread
With increased coronavirus outbreaks, hospitals and health departments say contact tracing — an essential part of controlling the pandemic's spread — will be more difficult, causing Pennsylvania to now shift the focus of those efforts to those diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last six days.
Read More »Tower Health updates COVID-19 visitation policy
Tower Health has announced changes in its visitation for hospitals in its network, including Reading Hospital in West Reading and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown.
Read More »St. Luke’s among first in state to offer experimental COVID-19 treatment
The experimental drug, which was developed by Eli Lilly, is similar to the product that was given to President Donald Trump after contracting the virus last month.
Read More »Pennsylvania targets Thanksgiving Eve in latest COVID-19 orders
With COVID-19 cases on the rise -- the state health department reported 44,502 positive cases over the past seven days -- Pennsylvania is issuing what it called targeted safety measures to slow the transmission rate.
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