Walmart to Host COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinic at the Fairlane Village Mall

This week, Walmart will host a COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinic in Pottsville.

Nationwide Winter Weather Delays COVID Vaccine Shipments, Forces Appointment Changes at Geisinger

Due to the severe winter weather that has impacted much of the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has notified several states, including Pennsylvania, that expected COVID vaccine shipments for this week will be delayed. 

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Saturday, January 23rd, 2021

 

Schuylkill County Coronavirus update:  January 23rd, 2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Thursday, January 21st, 2021

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., January 21, there were 5,664 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 788,834.

Indoor Dining and Other Restrictions to be Lifted Next Week

Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced on Wednesday that they will let the current COVID-19 mitigation orders expire on Monday.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Clinic to Open in Schuylkill County on Sunday

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that a drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic will open in Schuylkill County on Sunday.

Schuylkill County Dunkin' Donuts to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19

The Schuylkill County Dunkin' Donuts locations will close temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Governor Wolf Announces New Mitigation Efforts Amid Rise in Positive COVID-19

On Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced new restrictions for the state amid a rapid rise in positive COVID-19 cases.

Governor Wolf Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.

CORONAVIRUS: Schuylkill County Daily Update - 12/07/2020

Daily update from the Department of Health on COVID-19.

Senator Argall Tests Negative for COVID-19 After Exposure

Senator Dave Argall's office has announced that the Senator for Schuylkill and parts of Berks County has tested negative for COVID-19.

Schuylkill County Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Municipalities Awarded CARES Act Funding

Last Wednesday, Schuylkill County officials announced the distribution of the CARES Act money that was allocated to be shared in Schuylkill County.

SCI-Mahanoy Reports First Death of an Inmate from COVID-19

SCI-Mahanoy has reported its first death from COVID-19 from it's inmate population.

Pennsylvania to Suspend Alcohol Sales at Bars and Restaurants for Wednesday Evening and Early Thursday, Stay-At-Home Advisory Issued for All of Pennsylvania,

On Monday, Pennsylvania State officials announced that all liquor sales will be suspended at bars and restaurants on the night before Thanksgiving and issued a Stay-at-Home advisory for the entire state due to Coronavirus concerns.

National Guard Assisting Ridgeview Healthcare near Shenandoah

This week, the National Guard began assisting the Ridgeview Healthcare Facility near Shenandoah.

Schuylkill Haven Turkey Hill Closed Temporarily After Employee Test Positive for COVID-19

The Turkey Hill, located at 366 West Columbia Street, Schuylkill Haven, will be closed for a few days after an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Reimplements "No Visitation, No Access" Policy at All Facilities

With the health and safety of patients, staff and the community in mind, as positive cases and hospitalizations increase due to coronavirus (COVID-19), Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is re-implementing its “No Visitation, No Access Policy” for all hospitals and outpatient facilities.

Over 5,000 New Positive Coronavirus Statewide, Record Number of Tests Administered Statewide

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced over 5,000 New Positive Cases in Pennsylvania.  A new record high for the state but also announced a record number of tests were administered this past wee.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Pennsylvania Reports Highest One Day Positive Case Totals Since Start of Pandemic

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., November 9, that there were 3,402 new cases, in addition to 2,909 new cases reported Sunday, November 8 for a two-day total of 6,311 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 234,296.

CORONAVIRUS: Schuylkill County Adds 57 New Positive Cases of COVID-19

On Thursday, October 29th, 2020, the Department of Health provided updates on the latest information on positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.