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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) today confirmed 36 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Chester County, bringing the countywide total to 3,954, which …

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State Fire Commissioner Opens $50 Million Grant Program to Support Fire, Rescue and EMS Companies Affected by COVID-19

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HARRISBURG, PA — State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego this week announced that the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) opened registration on July 6 for state grants aimed at providing …

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July 9 Coronavirus Update: 3,918 Cases with 332 Deaths in Chester County from COVID-19

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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) today confirmed 26 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Chester County, bringing the countywide total to 3,918, which …

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July 8 Coronavirus Update: 3,892 Cases with 332 Deaths in Chester County from COVID-19

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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) today confirmed 29 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Chester County, bringing the countywide total to 3,892, which …

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More Research Points to Importance of Masks, Mandatory Mask-Wearing Order Remains in Effect

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HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration is highlighting recent research studies that further point to the importance of wearing masks to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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July 7 Coronavirus Update: 3,863 Cases with 330 Deaths in Chester County from COVID-19

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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) today confirmed 24 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Chester County, bringing the countywide total to 3,863, which …

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U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Frequently Asked Questions and Answers To Help Keep Workers Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published frequently asked questions and answers to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus.

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July 6 Coronavirus Update: 3,839 Cases with 329 Deaths in Chester County from COVID-19

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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) today confirmed 58 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Chester County over the weekend, bringing the countywide total …

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July 3 Coronavirus Update: 3,781 Cases with 329 Deaths in Chester County from COVID-19

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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) today confirmed 30 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Chester County, bringing the countywide total to 3,781, which …

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July 2 Coronavirus Update: 3,751 Cases with 328 Deaths in Chester County from COVID-19

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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) today confirmed 20 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Chester County, bringing the countywide total to 3,751, which …