Articles from the 'Coronavirus' series
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The Herald's Weekly Coronavirus Update
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 1/11/2021 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,452 / 100 / 208.8 Blair: 7,408 / 192 / 157.6 Cambria: 7,616 / 291 / 223.5 Centre: 9,159 / 153 / 94.2 Clearfield: 3,833 / 57 / 71.9... — Updated 1/14/2021
The Herald's Weekly Coronavirus Update
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 1/5/2021 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,341 / 97 / 201.3 Blair: 6,964 / 177 / 144.5 Cambria: 7,241 / 254 / 192.8 Centre: 8,645 / 145 / 89.1 Clearfield: 3,445 / 50 / 63.0 Fulton:... — Updated 1/8/2021
Pa. Emphasizing Importance of Ongoing COVID-19 Testing
Pa. Director of Testing and Contact Tracing, Michael Huff, and Special Assistant on Contact Tracing for the Pa. Department of Health, Lindsey Mauldin, on Jan. 5 presented an update on the state’s COVID-19 testing and contact... — Updated 1/7/2021
The Herald's Weekly Coronavirus Update
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 12/29/2020 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,242 / 90 / 186.8 Blair: 6,605 / 168 / 137.2 Cambria: 6,885 / 223 / 169.3 Centre: 8,293 / 132 / 81.1 Clearfield: 3,042 / 42 / 52.9... — Updated 12/31/2020
The Herald's Weekly Coronavirus Update
WEEKLY UPDATE As of noon 12/22/2020 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,131 / 81 / 168.1 Blair: 6,182 / 150 / 122.5 Cambria: 6,552 / 211 / 160.2 Centre: 7,916 / 125 / 76.8 Clearfield: 2,711 / 34 / 42.8 Fulton: 379 /... — Updated 12/24/2020
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Blair County COVID-19 Deaths Reach Triple Digits
Blair County Coroner Patricia Ross reported last week that the death toll in Blair County due to COVID-19 reached 149. Ross said of those 149 deaths, 111 were Blair County... — Updated 12/18/2020
The Herald's Weekly Coronavirus Update
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of 11:30 a.m. 12/15/2020 Area Counties Cases / Death / Rate* Bedford: 1,879 / 67 / 139.1 Blair: 5,455 / 114 / 93.1 Cambria: 5,819 / 146 / 110.8 Centre: 7,344 / 106 / 65.1 Clearfield: 2,276 / 26 / 32.8... — Updated 12/16/2020
The Herald's Weekly Virus Update: Pa. Approaches Half-Million Cases
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 12/8/2020 Area Counties Cases / Death / Rate* Bedford: 1,484 / 54 / 112.1 Blair: 4,683 / 92 / 75.1 Cambria: 5,025 / 109 / 82.7 Centre: 6,634 / 81 / 49.8 Clearfield: 1,864 / 22 / 27.7 Fulton: 279 / 7... — Updated 12/10/2020
Blair County Prison Reports COVID-19 Case
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, the Blair County Prison Board was made aware of the first inmate at the Blair County Prison testing positive for COVID-19. As of noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, there are currently 14 COVID-19-positive... — Updated 12/2/2020
Wolf Administration Provides COVID-19 Testing Update
Michael Huff, Director of Testing and Contact Tracing for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented an update Nov. 24 on the commonwealth’s COVID-19 testing and contact tracing efforts, emphasizing the need to prioritize case... — Updated 11/25/2020
Area Rep. Gregory Quarantining After Contracting Coronavirus
The office of state Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has announced that on Nov. 19, the representative received results of a COVID-19 test indicating he tested positive for the virus.... — Updated 11/25/2020
The Herald's Weekly Virus Update
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of 12 p.m. 10/27/2020 Area Counties Cases / Death / Rate* Bedford: 325 / 6 / 12.5 Blair: 1,150 / 27 / 22.0 Cambria: 922 / 7 / 5.3 Centre: 3,931 / 16 / 9.8 Clearfield: 371 / 7 / 8.8 Fulton: 73 / 4 / 27.5... — Updated 10/29/2020
The Herald's Weekly Virus Update
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of 12 a.m. 10/19/2020 Area Counties Cases / Death / Rate* Bedford: 279 / 6 / 12.5 Blair: 995 / 23 / 18.8 Cambria: 770 / 7 / 5.3 Centre: 3,614 / 15 / 9.2 Clearfield: 328 / 7 / 8.8 Fulton: 60 / 2 / 13.8... — Updated 10/21/2020
State Updates Capacity Limits for Gatherings
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Oct. 6 amended existing COVID-19 orders to allow for adjusted capacity to gathering limits while keeping in place the mitigation tools that include wearing masks and... — Updated 10/6/2020
The Herald's Weekly Virus Update
The Department of Health has released its weekly update on Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing data. The following is as of noon on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Nearby Counties Cases / Death / Rate* Bedford: 211... — Updated 10/5/2020
The Herald's Weekly Virus Update
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12 a.m. Sept. 8, that there are 496 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 140,359. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The... — Updated 9/10/2020
The Herald's Weekly Virus Update
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m., Aug. 25, there are 561 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 130,035 All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.... — Updated 8/27/2020
Safety Director Warns Blair County: COVID Complacency is a Danger
The Blair County Commissioners were told on Tuesday, July 21, that COVID-19 trends in the country are "positive" but said complacency among the public remains a danger and that the... — Updated 7/27/2020
School District Plans Re-Opening Aug. 26 with 'Virtual' Classes an Option
The 2020-21 school year will not look the same for any school districts due to the rapidly rising numbers of coronavirus infections, and the Hollidaysburg School District will be no exception. The Hollidaysburg Area School Board at... — Updated 7/20/2020
Gov. Wolf: 'Wear a mask, Pennsylvania'
Reiterating the mandate of the mask-wearing order Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed July 1, Governor Tom Wolf again July 2 advised all Pennsylvanians that wearing masks when outside the home is mandatory. “As we approach th... — Updated 7/9/2020
Gov. Wolf: Sec. of Health Signs Expanded Mask-Wearing Order
Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Gov. Tom Wolf on July 1 announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the... — Updated 7/2/2020 Full story
Governor's Office Outlines Business Restrictions Under Yellow Phase
In April, Gov. Tom Wolf announced his detailed plan for reopening Pennsylvania. The plan includes three phases (Red, Yellow, and Green) that counties will enter based on the conditions in their area. Details are available here:... — Updated 5/28/2020
Gov. Wolf to Pa.: We Must Stay the Course, We Must Follow the Law
Gov. Tom Wolf on May 11 reminded Pennsylvanians that the state's actions to stop the spread of COVID-19 are working and that residents must "stay the course and follow the law or there will be negative consequences."... — Updated 5/28/2020
Blair and Bedford Counties to Move to Coronavirus 'Yellow Phase' on May 15
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that 13 Pennsylvania counties, including Blair and Bedford counties, will move to the "Yellow Phase" of reopening at 12:01 a.m. on Friday,... — Updated 5/14/2020
The Hollidaysburg Herald's Weekly Virus Update
The Hollidaysburg Herald is providing articles about the coronavirus. The information below is the latest that could be included in this edition. This information is taken from the sources listed at the end of the article. Blair an... — Updated 5/14/2020
Free webinar on how to help children cope with disruption set for May 12
Parents or caregivers in need of tips to help children deal with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are invited to a free Penn State Extension webinar planned for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. In the program,... — Updated 5/14/2020
Governor Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year
Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf today announced that all public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the... — Updated 4/13/2020 Full story
What I Understand So Far
I was smart enough to get out of graduate school alive, but I've never been one with a quick wit. So it often takes me a while to puzzle through things. With the flood of... — Updated 4/9/2020
Pa. Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on April 7, 2020, confirmed as of 12 a.m., April 7, that there are 1,579 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 14,559. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have... — Updated 4/9/2020 Full story
State Police Update: Business Closing and Stay-at-Home Enforcement
State Police Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken yesterday, April 6, against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom... — Updated 4/7/2020
Coronavirus Update - Changes, Closings, Cancellations
This is the latest information obtained by the Hollidaysburg Herald regarding matters affecting the Hollidaysburg-Duncansville area. The Hollidaysburg Herald will update this listing frequently. This information is accessible to... — Updated 4/7/2020 Full story
Wolf Administration: Business Exemption Submission Period Ends Friday, April 3
On April 2, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the exemption application process for businesses created in response to Governor Tom Wolf and Department of... — Updated 4/7/2020 Full story
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Need for Adequate Internet Connectivity
In 2019, the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAP&DC) was awarded a grant to coordinate a feasibility study in order to inventory existing broadband assets, to identify gaps in service, and to develop a... — Updated 4/7/2020
Pennsylvania food secure, still panic buying persists
As Pennsylvania braces for another month of social distancing, state officials pleaded with residents to stop panic buying and supply hoarding. There’s more than enough for everyone, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says,... — Updated 4/7/2020 Full story
What to Do If You're Having Trouble Paying Bills
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Consumer Reports website. The Herald is re-publishing this in the interests of providing our readers with reliable and helpful information. The article can be found on... — Updated 4/7/2020 Full story
How to Support Local Businesses During Mandatory Restrictions
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 throughout the United States in March 2020 transformed American lives in ways many might never have imagined possible. Social... — Updated 4/7/2020
Gov. Wolf Calls for Universal Masking
During a COVID-19 press briefing April 3, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf... — Updated 4/7/2020 Full story
Gov. Wolf Calls for Universal Masking
During a COVID-19 press briefing on April 3, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf str... — Updated 4/7/2020
Pa. State Police Release Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
The Pennsylvania State Police have released data on actions taken April 2 against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday,... — Updated 4/7/2020
For A Limited Time, Penn State Extension Offers Free Online Courses
As a way to support its customers during the coronavirus pandemic, Penn State Extension is offering its library of online courses at no cost through April. The deadline to register is April 30. “Tackling today’s problems to... — Updated 4/7/2020
State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Provides Update on Enforcement, Reminder to Licensed Liquor Establishments
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued a reminder to licensed liquor establishments to refrain from having patrons remain in their buildings to operate illegal video gambling devices. The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of... — Updated 4/7/2020
NFIB Study – Coronavirus Impact on Small Businesses: Part 3
The NFIB Research Center released the following data April 2 on the impact COVID-19 has had on small businesses: The NFIB Research Center’s latest survey on the current impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on small business shows... — Updated 4/7/2020
State Police Release Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
The Pennsylvania State Police on April 6 released data on actions taken from Friday, April 3, through Sunday, April 5, against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their... — Updated 4/7/2020
State Police Release 'Stay at Home Order' Enforcement Totals
The Pennsylvania State Police released data on enforcement actions taken to enforce Governor Wolf’s Stay at Home order. The order went into effect statewide at 8 p.m. on April 1, 2020. Under the order, all individuals must stay... — Updated 4/7/2020
So Many to Thank … Don't Forget Local Government
By DAVID M. SANKO Executive Director Pa. State Association of Township Supervisors Pennsylvania Local Government Week is April 6-10, and we can think of no better time to recognize our townships, which are on the front lines of... — Updated 4/6/2020
Voting by Mail is No Longer the Exception
By STATE SEN. WAYNE FONTANA D-Allegheny County As this frightening pandemic affects every facet of our lives, more and more citizens are doing what they can to keep safe by staying at home, practicing social distancing and keeping... — Updated 4/6/2020
NFIB Statement on Small Businesses Being Shut Out of Paycheck Protection Program Loans
The NFIB, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, on April 3 issued the following statement from NFIB President Brad Close in response to the rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program loans: “We are hearing... — Updated 4/6/2020
Pennsylvanians Reminded of Food Assistance Programs and Resources
The Wolf Administration on Tuesday, March 24, reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “Life... — Updated 4/2/2020 Full story
Attention Small Businesses Applying for Help Loans
If you're a Hollidaysburg- or Duncansville-area small business applying for a help grant or loan, the Herald can help. We can't write your whole application for you, but we can help with the parts that require descriptions,... — Updated 4/2/2020 Full story
