July 29, 2022 | 9:26 AM
tag | Pennsylvania Department of Health
March 1, 2022 | 5:00 AM
Pennsylvania isn’t likely to see more local health departments anytime soon. We found out why.
Pennsylvania’s public health system has been the focus of plenty of discussion but little change, even as the pandemic created new challenges for local leaders.
December 13, 2021 | 11:12 AM
Pennsylvania’s acting health secretary to step down
Alison Beam, who had previously served as Wolf’s deputy chief of staff, guided the state’s COVID-19 pandemic response over the past year.
October 13, 2021 | 1:17 PM
26% of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Pennsylvania are breakthrough cases — but don’t panic
It’s important to understand how Pennsylvania’s vaccinated and unvaccinated populations differ.
Updated: September 15, 2021 | 11:32 am
Vaccines are preventing COVID-19 among most who receive them in Pa.
New data shows fewer than six percent of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have contracted the virus.
September 10, 2021 | 2:20 PM
Pennsylvania targeting doctors over blanket mask exemptions
In Lebanon County, Dr. Joel Yeager put a stock, four-page exemption letter on the homepage of his practice’s website. The site invited people to “print your own copy.”
September 9, 2021 | 8:41 AM
Wolf stumps for school mask mandate in Norristown visit, downplays critics
Wolf and Secretary of Education Noe Ortega said they have seen mostly “good behavior” and compliance with the mask mandate from districts and parents across the state.
Updated: August 31, 2021 | 6:16 pm
Pennsylvania mandates masks in K-12 schools, day cares
The Department of Health order will take effect Tuesday, Sept. 7 and will require students, teachers and staff to wear masks when inside.
Updated: August 16, 2021 | 5:58 pm
Aiming to keep fall infections low, Wolf administration offers free COVID-19 testing for schools
Schools are trying to keep students safe from rising infection rates in many counties, especially since those under 12 can’t receive a vaccine.
