Delaware County
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Delaware County Approaches 1,000 COVID-19 Fatalities
The Chester County Health Department reported 29,227 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Monday, Jan. 4. Total COVID-related deaths in the county now number 999. Of those, 685 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the Chester County Health Department. To see a breakdown of COVID-19 fatalities by individual…
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Judge OKs DELCORA Sale to Aqua PA Despite County Effort to Block It
A sale that would put Delaware County’s public sewer system, DELCORA, into the private hands of Aqua Pennsylvania was allowed to go forward despite an attempt by the current county council to block it, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The previous Republican-controlled county council reached an agreement with Aqua PA to sell DELCORA…
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In 2021, Delaware County Starts the New Year With 30,182 COVID-19 Cases
Delaware County started the new year Saturday, Jan. 2 with 30,182 reported cases of COVID-19, the total number since statistics were first recorded in March 2020, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. County and municipal COVID statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department over the weekend. On Thursday, Dec. 31, the Chester…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund on the Verge of $1,000,000 Goal
As 2021 begins, The Foundation for Delaware County is happy to announce its approaching its $1 million goal for the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. The Fund is now at $953,000 and climbing. There are still opportunities to donate. “We have been overwhelmed by the tremendously generous response from the community, but it’s not too…
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Crozer Keystone Reaches New Contract Deal for 1,400 Area Nurses
A new labor deal between Crozer Keystone Health System and about 1,400 nurses and health professionals calls for wage increases, lower health premiums and new staffing guidelines, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “With the positive resolution of these contract fights as the virus surge continues in our area, the needs of our…
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Reported Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Up by 301, According to Health Department
The Chester County Health Department reported 28,046 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Tuesday, Dec. 29. On Monday, Dec. 28, it reported 27,745 positive cases in the county. Total COVID-related deaths in the county now number 973. Three additional deaths were reported in Marple, two were reported in Haverford Township, two in Concord, two…
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BioTelemetry Company With a Warehouse in Linwood, Sells for $2.4 Billion
A Netherlands-based medical equipment maker is paying $2.4 billion for Malvern-based BioTelemetry Inc., with warehouses in Linwood, because of it its stay-at-home heart monitors, writes Josephn N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Royal Philips, 50 times the size of BioTelemetry, sees a big future in the wearable Holter heart sensors, BioTel monitors and other devises…
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Enjoy New Year’s Eve Takeout at These 3 Delaware County Restaurants
Here we are, folks. We made it to the last days of the year and eagerly looking forward to the new year. It’s so close you can taste it…or is that the fabulous takeout you got from these 3 Delco restaurants to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Support local and get delicious to go, head home,…
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New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Approaching 28,000; Fatalities Above 950
The Chester County Health Department reported Monday, Dec. 28, that there were 27,745 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County. Total deaths now number 956. Of those, 671 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the Chester County Health Department. To see a breakdown of COVID-19 fatalities by individual nursing homes…
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Drexel Hill Nurse Gets First COVID Vaccination in Delaware County
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center nurse from Drexel Hill received the honor of being the first from Delaware County to be vaccinated against COVID-19, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Meghan George, 29, an emergency department nurse, received the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine Dec. 21 shortly after it arrived at the hospital. “It didn’t hurt…
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Positive Cases of COVID Now at 27,000 in Delaware County
COVID-19 statistics were unavailable for Delaware County and its municipalities over the weekend and were last reported Thursday, Dec. 24, by the Chester County Health Department. A total of 26,975 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county since statistics were first provided mid-March 2020 through Dec. 24. The health department also reported…
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New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Hovering in Mid-200s Tuesday
The Chester County Health Department reported Tuesday, Dec. 22, that there were 26,426 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County. On Monday, the health department reported 26,183 cases. One death in the county was reported from Newtown Township, with total fatalities now listed at 929. Of those, 659 were in long-term care facilities and…
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Holiday Greeting Cards Give Prisoners a Chance to Connect With the Outside
Prisoners at Delaware County’s George W. Hill Correctional facility will be able to write to people on the outside for the holidays, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.org. The Delaware County Coalition for Prison Reform recently delivered more than 1,000 greeting cards. “This is a lifeline, because it allows people to reconnect in a way that…
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Vaccine Distribution Center Opening Jan. 15 in Yeadon
Now that COVID-19 vaccines have arrived, Delaware County will be opening a wellness center in Yeadon, hopefully by Jan. 15, for testing and vaccine distribution, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.org. County Council OK’d a five-year lease for a former supermarket in the Yeadon Shopping Center. In January 2022, it will be the hub for Delaware…
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Number of New COVID-19 Cases Drops Below 200 on Monday in Delaware County
The Chester County Health Department reported Monday, Dec. 21, that three more Delaware County residents have died from complications of COVID-19. The fatalities were reported from Chester, Bethel and Marcus Hook. Total fatalities now number 928. Of those, 659 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the Chester County Health Department.…
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4 Delco Restaurants Where You Can Get Christmas Dinner To Go This Week
Christmas get-togethers may look a little different this year, what with this COVID mess and social distancing and all. So, how about a lovely takeout dinner from a delightful local restaurant? Don’t worry about cooking, sit back and relax, FaceTime with your family, all the while supporting local restaurants. These are just a few of…
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County COVID-19 Cases Now Reported at Over 26,000
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 718 additional cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County between Friday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 20. The Chester County Health Department reported 25,343 total positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County on Friday. As of Sunday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 26,061 cases. County and municipal COVID…
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Delaware County Allocates $4 Million in CARES Funds to Help Businesses Cope With Restrictions
Up to $4 million in promised relief is coming from Delaware County to help restaurants, bars, gyms and yoga studio owners, reports Delaware Valley Journal via patch.com. Money allocated through available CARES funds will help ease the pain of the latest set of COVID restrictions implemented by the state. Delaware County Council unanimously approved the…
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