Gov. Wolf Awards More Than $13 Million for Homelessness Assistance and Prevention

April 20, 2021

Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $13 million in funding awards to assist in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on families and individuals experiencing homelessness and to prevent future homelessness across the commonwealth. “While the effects of the COVID-19...

Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces $4 Million in Funding for Haverford Township and Saint Joseph’s University

April 19, 2021

NORRISTOWN, PA – April 19, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery and Delaware) announced $4 million in funding for Haverford Township and Saint Joseph’s University through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.  “I look forward to seeing the...

Department Of Health: Over 7.1 Million Vaccinations To Date, First Doses Of Vaccine To 43.2% Of Population, PA Ranks 10th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations

April 19, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 19, there were 1,914 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 3,761 new cases reported Sunday, April 18, for a two-day total of 5,675 additional...

Department Of Health: Over 6.9 Million Vaccinations To Date, First Doses Of Vaccine To 42% Of Population, PA Ranks 10th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations

April 17, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 17, that there were 5,114 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,103,616. There are 2,653 individuals hospitalized with...

Department Of Health: Over 6.8 Million Vaccinations To Date, First Doses Of Vaccine To 41.3% Of Population, PA Ranks 10th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations

April 16, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 16, there were 5,650 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,098,502. There are 2,577 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of...

Gov. Wolf Visits Penn State Health Vaccination Clinic, Discusses Vaccine Rollout Progress, Encourages Everyone to Get Vaccinated

April 16, 2021

Pennsylvania’s accelerated COVID-19 vaccine rollout is making a difference in stopping the virus and saving lives. With more than 6.7 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf today visited the Penn State Health vaccination clinic in...

Department Of State: Disaster Declaration Enables Pandemic-Related Waivers To Allow More Licensees To Provide Vital Care

April 16, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of State today outlined various COVID-19-related waivers made possible by the governor’s disaster declaration that have enabled more healthcare professionals to provide needed services during the pandemic....

Department Of Aging Encourages Older Adults To Reach Out If COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assistance Is Needed, Provides Resources Regarding Vaccines

April 15, 2021

​Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today continued to encourage older adults seeking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment to contact their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for any assistance they may need in scheduling an appointment. The AAAs have...

Department Of Health: Over 6.7 Million Vaccinations To Date, First Doses Of Vaccine To 40.7% Of Population, PA Ranks 10th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations

April 15, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 15, there were 5,060 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,092,852. Please note, the lab that began submitting data to the...

Department Of Health Extends Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations Following FDA/CDC Recommendation

April 15, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that the pause in administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine will be extended until April 24 or until updated guidance is provided...