July 31, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf today released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard comparing the seven-day period of July 24 – July 30 to the previous seven days, July 17 – July...
July 31, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak is reminding Pennsylvanians of the warning signs associated with the widespread identity theft fraud ring targeting COVID-19 unemployment compensation (UC) benefits programs...
July 31, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 973 licensed liquor establishments from Wednesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 30 to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social...
July 31, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 31, that there are 970 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 112,048. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 31, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – As we near the peak of hurricane season, the Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency today urged Pennsylvanians to have an emergency plan in place if a hurricane or tropical storm is forecasted to impact the state...
July 31, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced a nearly $23 million federally funded contract with Insight Global to recruit, hire, train, and support 1,000 paid contact tracing staff to further COVID-19 contact tracing efforts in...
July 31, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today reminded Pennsylvanians that help is available and encouraged for anyone affected financially by the COVID-19 public-health crisis by taking advantage of rent and mortgage...
July 30, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf visited the Millersville location of Lancaster EMS today to thank first responders and learn about how they are adapting their critical work during the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “During the pandemic, our emergency responders have...
July 30, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 30, that there are 860 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 111,078. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 29, 2020
Throughout the commonwealth, businesses and residents of Pennsylvania are doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep themselves, their families, their customers and their communities safe – most notably by wearing masks in all businesses and whenever...
July 29, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 29, that there are 834 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 110,218. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 28, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health today announced all 693 nursing homes in Pennsylvania have completed testing all residents and staff for COVID-19 at least once, in accordance with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine’s universal testing...
July 28, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating approximately $3 million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs serving children 3 to 5-years-old to purchase personal protective equipment and other pandemic-related supplies. The funding will help to keep students and staff safe...
July 28, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 28, that there are 1,120 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 109,384. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 28, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration today announced that the availability of 24/7 call centers to provide clinical and operational support to long-term care facilities as they protect residents and staff from COVID-19. The call centers are run and...
July 27, 2020
Pediatricians with the American Academy of Pediatrics and a child advocacy organization are weighing in on the importance of wearing masks for all, including children older than two. This guidance mirrors that of Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel...
July 27, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 27, that there are 839 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 108,264. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 27, 2020
As a companion to Governor Tom Wolf’s multi-agency effort and anti-stigma initiative, Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters, the Office of Advocacy and Reform (OAR) is releasing the “Trauma-Informed PA” plan to guide the commonwealth and service...
July 26, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf let HB 2463 become law without his signature. The governor offered the following statement on the bill: “Since the introduction of House Bill 2463, my administration has expressed deep concerns with forcing commonwealth employees to physically come...
July 26, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 26, that there are 800 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 107,425. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 25, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 25, that there are 1,054 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 106,625. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 24, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard comparing the seven-day period of July 17 – July 23 to the previous seven days, July 10 – July 16. The...
July 24, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf today visited Lancaster Health Center, a federally qualified health center, to thank staff for their work to ensure the community’s most vulnerable receive care during COVID-19 and year-round. “Here at Lancaster Health Center, workers have gone out...
July 24, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,804 licensed liquor establishments from Wednesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 23 to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social...
July 24, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 24, that there are 1,213 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 105,571. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 23, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf signed several bills into law today including HB 1459, which establishes a mental wellness and stress management program for emergency responders who experience post-traumatic stress injuries or traumatic brain injuries on the job. The legislature...
July 23, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 23, that there are 962 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 104,358. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....
July 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,876 licensed liquor establishments from Monday, July 20 through Tuesday, July 21 to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social...
July 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today toured Harrisburg’s Wesley Garden with volunteers and gardeners, discussing the important role community gardens play in providing access to fresh, healthy food for communities affected by food...
July 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – With the additional $600 federal unemployment benefit about to end, the Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) are reminding Pennsylvanians that other state programs are available. The Federal Pandemic...
