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May 11, 2020
May 6 Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of a program to provide free N95 respirator decontamination to healthcare facilities, first responders, and other eligible organizations that may be experiencing a shortage of the respirators due to limited availability through normal procurement channels. “We are in the midst of an unprecedented shortage of personal protective equipment,” said Governor Wolf. “This critical decontamination service, provided at no cost by the US Department of Health and Human Services (US HHS), gives us ... View Article
May 11, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Human Services (DHS) today marked Mental Health Awareness Month with a reminder that it is okay to not feel okay and that help is available. Mental Health Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness and understanding and to fight stigma of mental illness and substance use disorders. “We know that the COVID-19 emergency is a difficult time for everyone, and many are struggling with feelings of fear and anxiety. It is okay to feel this way,” ... View Article
May 5, 2020
Webinar to explain grant eligibility and the application process scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. A grant program created at the request of the Chester County Commissioners provides funding for small businesses and agricultural enterprises in the county that were unable to take advantage of any federal and commonwealth existing COVID-19 response programs. Grants of up to $25,000 will be available to all eligible businesses through the Chester County Main Street Preservation program. The County has set aside ... View Article
May 4, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 2, that there are 1,334 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 48,305. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Today, the department reported 64 new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 2,418 in Pennsylvania. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here. “As we see the number of new COVID-19 cases continuously change across the state that does ... View Article
May 4, 2020
Thank you to those who have already participated. Your voice has helped us continue to fight for you and we are grateful for your feedback. As the steps for reopening are about to begin, we need your input and guidance. In order to fulfill our mission to be both your voice with Elected Officials and to provide you with the information you need to be successful, we need to hear from you. Are you closed or open ... View Article
