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Although Pennsylvania officials have strongly encouraged residents to vote by mail in the upcoming primary election because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people plan to vote in person June 2, and in some cases that will mean traveling to a new polling place.
Although religious gatherings are permitted under Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order–which has been in effect in the Lehigh Valley since March 25–services held in-person are being conducted against state recommendations put in place to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Lehigh County Coroner Eric Minnich provided a weekly update on the number of deaths from COVID-19 in the county Friday, and included in it was the sad announcement that a resident of Coopersburg borough has now died from the disease.
Recent visitors to Fountain Hill may have noticed officials from the borough doing their part to deliver essential supplies to residents; special deliveries inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Wolf’s Thursday decision to extend the state’s stay-at-home order for “red” counties means that Northampton and Lehigh Counties will remain shut down until June 4. The announcement adds even more uncertainty to the already jeopardized summer pool season.
Easter 2020 will certainly be memorable if for no other reason than the fact that so many events will not be taking place–or will only be taking place with major modifications due to social distancing required by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Normally photographers seek out subjects that represent something. In the age of the coronavirus, with most people hidden inside their homes, the most noteworthy shots are of little to nothing.
April is supposed to be the time of year when volunteers from throughout the state take to roadways and parks to clean up litter and help “Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.” This year, however, the cleanups are suspended, and with many people off work and spending time outside litter piles are rapidly growing.
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.
A Wawa convenience store in Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, is temporarily closed for professional cleaning and disinfecting after an employee who recently worked in the store tested positive for COVID-19.
