Four Central Pennsylvania healthcare systems are partially lifting mask mandates that have been in place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Penn Medicine LG Health, Penn State Health, UPMC, and WellSpan made separate announcements this week regarding their masking policies. Continue reading on FOX43
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Makery is known for bringing Central Pennsylvania families together to create arts, crafts and even cakes. In this week’s Proudly PA, Jessie McDonough shows us how the Makery enlisted the help of the community in a time of crisis. The Makery Art and Craft studio started nine years ago in Central Pa. … Read more
In the wake of shortages, a central Pennsylvania organization has gone the extra mile to ensure local Pennsylvania State Police troopers have the protective gear they need to serve the public during the coronavirus outbreak. The agency shared on Twitter that the Central Pennsylvania Chinese Association recently donated 250 face masks to the Pennsylvania State Police’s barracks in Harrisburg. … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Pennsylvania’s health secretary issued new standards Sunday for cleaning large buildings that remain open during the COVID-19 shutdown. Dr. Rachel Levine’s order, which applies to buildings that are at least 50,000 square feet, requires building owners to maintain usual cleaning and follow U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to … Read more
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — As medical grade face masks are in short supply around the country, some people in our area are making homemade masks to prepare for a potential shortage. People from across Central Pennsylvania are coming together to make homemade masks for healthcare and food service workers, along with people who are … Read more