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Coronavirus Update: 11 More Delaware County Residents Lose Their Lives to COVID-19, Bringing Total Deaths to 235
There were 11 additional Delaware County residents who lost their lives to COVID-19 since April 29, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 235, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that number, 113 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. COVID-19 deaths have…
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Four Crozer Keystone Hospitals in Delaware County Receive State Loans to Help With COVID-19 Expenses
State loans have been approved for Crozer Keystone Health System’s Delaware County hospitals as short-term financial relief from the surge in COVID-19 cases. Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital will receive a combined total of $20 million, while Taylor Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital will receive a combined total of $15 million. Gov. Tom…
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Delaware County Hosts May 4 Presentation on Available Business Resources During the Pandemic
Delaware County is hosting a free online presentation to the business and workforce community on Monday, May 4, 3:30 p.m., outlining resources and information to help businesses with the current pandemic crisis. It will focus on: The Delco Strong Program Assistance with Unemployment Benefits Updates from the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Commerce…
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SCORE Offers 2 Live Webinars May 5 and 7 on the CARES Act and Navigating Uncertainty for Businesses
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties announces two national SCORE live on line webinars being offered to businesses May 5 and May 7. CARES Act On Tuesday, May 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. SCORE presents, “CARES Act in Simple Terms – How to Know Which Programs are Right for Your Business.” Join this online informative…
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Villanova Freshman Uses Pandemic Down Time to Make Lunches for Senior Citizens
Normally, Caeli Beatty would be focusing on her high school graduation as she prepared for her upcoming freshman year at Villanova University, reports the staff of mainlinemedianews.com. But the pandemic put the graduation ceremony on hold, so Beatty is using her time to prepar grab and go lunches for senior citizens. The lunches are organized…
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60 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Delaware County, Bringing Total Fatalities to 224
Sixty additional deaths were reported in Delaware County from COVID-19 as of Wednesday, April 29, bringing the number of total deaths in the county to 224, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that number, 113 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. COVID-19 deaths have now…
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Isolated and Alone, We’re Doing More Comfort Shopping, Survey Shows
People may be staying at home, and away from each other, but they’re spending more money while doing it, according to WalletHub’s Coronavirus Shopping Survey, released today. “During social distancing, about 58 million Americans are spending more than normal, which is concerning considering the dire state the economy is in at the moment,” said Jill…
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Pandemic Wreaks Havoc on Longwood Garden’s Spring Season
As we warm into spring, another victim of the pandemic emerges, Longwood Gardens and other public gardens, writes Fran Maye for dailylocal.com. Earlier this year, Longwood Gardens was projecting 1.5 million visitors by the end of 2020. Now it appears attendance will be at an all-time low. This has had an impact on Longwood’s 500…
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Delaware County Using Available $98.9 Million in Federal Funds to Pay COVID-19 Expenses
Delaware County is facing mounting costs because of the COVID-19 pandemic but $98.9 million in federal funds arrived this week as part of the CARES Act, according to Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Reuther. That money can cover any expenses for COVID-19-related activities for counties that have over 500,000 people, Reuther said, speaking at an April…
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Neumann Alumna Describes Hospital Work in Philadelphia During a Pandemic
Life for Neumann University alumna Krista McAndress is quite different these days as a medical laboratory scientist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She works with point-of-care testing, using hand-held lab devices to detect the COVID-19 virus through nasal swabbing. Jefferson Hospital uses the Abbott ID NOW™ point-of-care testing system, which provides molecular results…
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Coronavirus Update: 19 More COVID-19 Deaths in Delaware County, Total Now 164, Cases at 3,514
Nineteen more Delaware County residents have lost their lives to COVID-19 since Monday, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 164 as of Tuesday, April 28, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that, 113 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. The following…
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Springfield Hospital Closes Most Operations Until June, as Pandemic Guidelines Suspend Elective Procedures
Springfield Hospital is closing down most of its operations except for emergency services until June, affecting about 30 nurses, writes Kathleeen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A workplace flex program began at the hospital Monday. The hospital handles a lot of elective surgery and there’s been a significant drop in patients because of the…
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Marcus Hook ‘Plank House’ Opens a Gateway to History and Pirates
Michael and Patty Manerchia had no idea their Marcus Hook home was constructed from the planks of an early 18th century ship, writes Mari A. Schaefer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They were even more surprised to discover that their “plank house” in the 200 block of Market Street near the Delaware River held hidden artifacts…
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Construction in the State Can Resume on May 1, With COVID-19 Conditions
Construction projects will be permitted to resume in-person operations on May 1, with conditions, state and Delaware County officials revealed Thursday and Friday. “As we start to take steps to reopen the state, we recognize that the construction industry is vital to Pennsylvania’s economy and may operate safely with stringent guidance in place that will…
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Coronavirus Update: Daily Delaware County COVID-19 Cases Up 72, Now at 3,405; 145 Deaths Reported
There were two more COVID-19 deaths reported since Sunday in Delaware County, bringing the total death toll to 145, as of Monday, April 27, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of those, 101 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. The following is a breakdown of COVID-19…
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Golf Courses, Private Campgrounds to Open May 1, With Public Health in Mind
Golf courses, private campgrounds, marinas and guided fishing trips can reopen statewide May 1, with some restrictions, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday. The businesses must follow updated life-sustaining business guidance and FAQ issued by the Wolf Administration to resume outdoor recreation while prioritizing public health and safety. Campgrounds in state parks will remain closed through Thursday, May…
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Wawa and Sheetz Put Rivalry Aside to Bring Food Aid to Those in Need During Pandemic
Wawa has teamed up with its western Pennsylvania competitor, Sheetz, to donate food to two food banks in Eastern Pennsylvania, writes Brian C. Rittmeyer for triblive.com. The two companies donated 1,000 lunches and $4,000 to Helping Hands Harvest Food Bank in Reading and Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. The lunches…
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Delaware County Official Touts Advantage of Mail-In Ballots in a Pandemic Primary
With lingering concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, county officials are encouraging people to vote in the June 2 primary by mail-in ballot. “We have a ways to go before we’re open. It is not clear that we will be in the green band and able to go out without wearing masks,” said Delaware…
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