The increase in Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases over the past week are the first signs the virus is surging into the fall, according to state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.
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State officials announce tiered prioritization plan for COVID-19 testing
State officials revealed a new plan that outlines the state’s priorities when it comes to who should be tested for COVID-19 and when.
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Julia Brinjac: Innovation in state policy
When Julia Brinjac, policy director for the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, first planned for what her career would be, she thought she would need to familiarize herself with one subject matter and find her niche.
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Dr. Rachel Levine signs PPE requirement order for long-term care facilities
A new state order for Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities mandates all organizations to provide pre-approved personal protective equipment to all staff working directly with COVID-19 positive residents by Aug. 27.
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Pa. reopens state liquor stores in Lancaster, closes others in Philly
Most of Pennsylvania’s Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores are set to reopen on Friday in the remaining counties transitioning to the state’s yellow phase.
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The first Pennsylvania’s counties are set to go to the green phase under Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to reopen Pennsylvania.
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New thrift store and grocer to open in Lancaster this year
A vacant commercial building on Franklin Street in Lancaster is planned to be the site of a new combination thrift and grocery store for the area’s low-income residents.
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Pa. announces first two cases of coronavirus
Gov. Tom Wolf announced two presumptive cases of coronavirus – one in Delaware County and the other in Wayne County. Tests are being sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a second opinion.
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Pa. Industrial Development Authority awards low-interest loans
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved six new low-interest loans to support the growth of area businesses.
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Cumberland County pediatric therapy offices receive $100,000 loan
Two jointly owned Cumberland County pediatric therapy offices were approved for loans from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority’s latest series of low-interest loans.
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