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Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe and Luzerne counties together had reported 3,143 confirmed cases of the virus as of Monday, which represents nearly 25 percent of the total number of confirmed cases statewide. That figure stood at 12,980 on Monday.
There are many things we can’t safely do because of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, however spending time outside is generally still OK, as long as social distancing is maintained.
Officials from the Borough of Fountain Hill are making necessary changes to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Borough Manager Tony Branco said that the borough is working closely with its emergency management coordinator, and that officials are getting daily updates from the CDC and Johns Hopkins.
To help its employees be as responsive to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as possible, St. Luke’s University Health Network has created a donation program that will also help keep workers safe, even if widespread shortages of supplies occur in the future.
A Turkey Hill Minit Market just outside Easton was closed and another store in Bethlehem was being cleaned after an employee who worked in both locations tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
One way you can help keep kids busy–and spread some good vibes–is with a simple craft project. For example, make an encouraging sign on poster board, or even printer paper, for passersby to see. Then hang it in a front window. Or, blow some bubbles!
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, supermarket chains and other retailers that remain open as life-sustaining businesses are continuing to update their policies and expand mitigation efforts in an effort to help keep both employees and customers safe from COVID-19.
The devices aren’t legal under normal circumstances, but that apparently hasn’t stopped some people from continuing to use them during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why Pennsylvania State Police reminded licensed liquor establishments Thursday to refrain from having patrons remain in their buildings to operate illegal video gambling devices.
As the spread of the coronavirus forces the public to participate in social distancing, our blood supply is becoming vulnerable, and those who depend on donated blood are increasingly in need of public donations.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf threw his support behind “universal masking” Friday, as the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic continues to worsen and threaten the lives of more Americans, in spite of extensive containment efforts.
