Three Central Pennsylvania Doctors weigh in on mask wearing effectiveness against COVID-19

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Face masks are now required to be worn outside when social distancing is not possible. These guidelines expand the original order issued in April requiring all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask inside businesses. Since COVID-19 emerged in the United States this year, there’s been conflicting information about if wearing a face mask … Read more

Cape May County issues ‘urgent request’ for people to wear masks

Cape May County and municipal leaders on Wednesday issued an “urgent request for universal mask-wearing” for people in public places with some “very limited exceptions.” The county board of chosen freeholders, the county chamber board of directors, and the mayors of all 16 county municipalities joined in the statement to ask all residents and visitors … Read more

Hershey begins production on disposable facemasks

HERSHEY, Pa. — The Hershey Company announced Monday that it has begun production of disposable facemasks, some of which are available for donation to nonprofit community organizations, health care and assisted living facilities, and schools. The company said it has committed $1 million to installing and staffing the new mask production line to ensure a … Read more