Governor Wolf Renews Coronavirus Disaster Declaration in Pennsylvania

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf signed a renewal of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic on the day it was set to expire.

4 Schuylkill County Businesses Cited for Not Abiding by COVID-19 Mandates

The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office in Allentown announced on Tuesday that 4 Schuylkill County licensed establishments have been cited for failing to abide by COVID-19 mandates as well as other violations during recent months.

LVHN Vaccinates One-day High of More Than 9,200 on April 14

This week, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) continued efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccine to as many people as possible as quickly as possible on Wednesday, April 14, vaccinating a one-day high of 9,286 people at all vaccination sites. 

10 Schuylkill County Businesses Cited for Not Abiding by COVID-19 Mandates

The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office in Allentown announced on Tuesday that 10 Schuylkill County licensed establishments have been cited for failing to abide by COVID-19 mandates as well as other violations during the months of February and March.

Pennsylvania Announces New Eligibility Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccines, Will be Available to All Pennsylvanians by Mid April

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. 

Wolf Administration Eases More Restrictions on Pennsylvania Businesses, Restaurants, and Venues

On Monday, the Wolf Administration announced that more restrictions that were place on Pennsylvania business/restaurants/venues will be eased as of April 4th, 2021.

Pennsylvania Will Use Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine for Teachers and School Staff, Schuylkill IU 29 to be Distribution Site

On Wednesday, Governor Wolf along with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that Pennsylvania will use the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for PreK-12 teachers and other school staff.

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.