Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Governor Eases Up a Bit With Three Actions to Boost State Activity
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced three actions he hopes will bring a little bit of activity to our stalled pandemic days. The governor approved the online sale of vehicles, the restart of construction projects statewide on May 8 and curbside pickup of wine and spirits at select Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board locations. “Over the past…
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State Says: Philadelphia Region COVID-19 Cases Too High to Lift Restrictions Right Now
The Philadelphia region is reporting too many new cases of COVID-19 to be eligible right now for a phased-in lessening of restrictions, said Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine in an April 23 press briefing. Hospitals in that region are still challenged because of a higher level of COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia and its suburbs.…
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Coronavirus Update: Virus Now in 48 of 49 Delaware County Municipalities, 5 More Deaths Reported
Lower Chichester became the latest municipality in Delaware County where cases of COVID-19 were reported, meaning positive confirmed cases have now been reported in 48 of 49 municipalities. Five more Delaware County residents have lost their lives to COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 21, bringing the county’s death toll to 105, according to data from…
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100 Delaware County Residents Have Now Died From COVID-19 Complications
Delaware County has reached a sad milestone as of Monday, April 20 with 100 COVID-19 deaths now being reported in the county, up nine from Sunday, April 19, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of those 100 deaths, 68 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county, according…
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Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf Cautiously Offers State Plan to Relax Social Distancing by Region
On Friday, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf said a plan will be initiated in the next several weeks that would ease social distancing orders by region, but said the situation remains “tenuous” pointing to the nearly 30,000 cases of COVID-19 in the state, writes Anna Orso and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Moving to…
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Pennsylvania Implements Stricter Mask and Distancing Requirements for Businesses to Protect Essential Workers
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine has ordered strict new guidelines businesses in the state must follow to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The order applies to customers and employees of essential businesses. A key requirement in the order mandates that customers and employees wear a mask inside the business. Customers without a…
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Coronavirus Update: 1,633 COVID-19 Cases Now Reported in Delaware County, 40 Deaths
The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Delaware County has now risen to 40, and the number of positive confirmed cases of coronavirus stands at 1,633 as of Sunday, April 12, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Yeadon and Marple have lost seven people each to COVID-19. Middletown has had five COVID-19…
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Governor Launches State Loan Program to Help Hospitals Fighting COVID-19
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced a new loan program April 10 – the Hospital Emergency Loan Program, or HELP – that will provide short-term financial relief to Pennsylvania’s hospitals as they prepare for the growing surge of individuals infected with COVID-19 and the economic fallout of the nationwide pandemic. “The combination of increased costs and…
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Governor Orders Schools to Remain Closed for Rest of Academic Year, Delaware County COVID-19 Deaths Now at 28
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday, April 9, that schools in the state will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year in an ongoing effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The decision applies to all public K-12 schools, brick and mortar, cyber charter schools, private and parochial schools, career and…
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Governor Orders Medical Equipment to Go to Hospitals With Greatest Need as Delaware County Preps for Surge
Delaware County on Wednesday, April 8, had 1,042 positive cases of COVID-19 and 25 coronavirus-related deaths, according to data from the Chester County Board of Health. On the same date, Delaware County’s COVID-19 medical arsenal consisted of: 11 adult ICU beds 156 medical/surgical beds 18 airborne isolation room beds 152 ventilators 29 ventilators in use…
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Governor Asks PA Firms to Report COVID-19 Supply Manufacturing Capability, State Reports 162 COVID-19 Deaths
Gov. Tom Wolf urged Pennsylvania manufacturers who can produce COVID-19-related supplies to submit their information to the newly developed Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal. “We’re asking everyone to do their part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including ensuring that our health care system is prepared to care for patients and that there is…
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Pennsylvania’s Economy Among the Most Exposed to Coronavirus
A new report released by WalletHub has found that Pennsylvania’s economy is the sixth-most-exposed to the coronavirus. To compile its rankings of the State Economies Most Exposed to Coronavirus, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using two key categories: High Impact Industries & Workforce and Resources for Businesses to Cope Better…
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Reports 49 COVID-19 Deaths, 4,087 Reported Cases in the State
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting as of midnight, Monday, March 30, nine more deaths in the state from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 49. There were 693 more positive cases in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 4,087 in 58 counties. Seven deaths have been reported in…
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State Adds Six Fatalities to COVID-19 List; Primary Elections Delayed to June 2
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting six more deaths among positive COVID-19 cases, and 531 more positive cases in the state as of Friday, March 27, bringing the total number of deaths to 22. Total number of cases in Pennsylvania is 2,218. Four deaths have been reported in Delaware County, three deaths have been…
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Pennsylvania Offers COVID-19 Small Business Loan Plan
Small business owners can now sign on to Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Working Capital Access Plan to qualify for interest-free loans up to $100,000. The program applies to businesses with 100 employees or less. The program is administered through the local Certified Economic Development Unit (CEDO), a network of economic development organizations, including the Delaware County Commerce…
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Delaware County State Sen. Tom Killion Introduces Bill Designed to Stop Gerrymandering
A state Senator from Delaware County has introduced a bill that would create an 11-member independent Redistricting Commission to redraw congressional district lines, reports the Media News Group for readingeagle.com. Senate Bill 1023, introduced by Republican State Sen. Tom Killion, removes the congressional redistricting process from legislative leaders to stop congressional gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. “Citizens…
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Deanna’s Law Bill Passes PA Senate, Would Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
A bill inspired by the death of a 45-year-old Delaware County drunken driving victim that adds serious penalties for drivers with multiple DUI convictions has overwhelmingly passed the state Senate, reported the Associated Press. Deana Eckman was killed last February by a five-time drunk driver whose pickup truck crossed the double yellow line and hit…
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Washington Post Details How Much the Spotted Lanternfly Is Costing Pennsylvania’s Economy
A Penn State study has found that the spotted lanternfly is costing Pennsylvania’s economy around $50 million and eliminating close to 500 jobs each year, writes Michael Rubinkam for The Washington Post. The study is the first attempt by researchers to quantify the damage caused by the invasive pest from Asia that was first detected…
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