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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The CDC says that, at this time, it is recommending everyone aged 2 and older, including passengers and workers, properly wear a well-fitting mask or respirator over …
CDC Recommendation for Masks and Travel Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on close-monitoring of the COVID-19 landscape in the United States and internationally.
CDC Mask Order Remains in Effect and CDC Realigns Travel Health Notice System Read More
WEST READING, PA — Tower Health is recognizing two years of COVID-19 in the community. “Even before COVID-19 was officially identified in the US, our clinical and administrative teams at …
Tower Health Recognizes Two Years of COVID-19 in the Community Read More
WEST READING, PA — Tower Health announced it has updated guidance for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, for employees, patients, and visitors. These updates reflect recent …
Tower Health Updates Masking Guidance for Staff, Patients, and Visitors Read More
READING, PA — Mayor Eddie Morán recently issued the following statement updating his mask and meeting policy inside city-owned properties:
City of Reading Mayor Announces Lift of COVID-19 Measures Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District released the following statement on the face masking of students:
West Chester Area SD Will Continue Face Masking for Students Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced the intention to return the commonwealth’s K-12 school mask requirement to local leaders on January 17, 2022. Upon the expiration of the …
Gov. Wolf: State Anticipates Returning K-12 School Mask Requirement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The CDC recently released three studies in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that highlight the importance of using layered prevention strategies including universal masking to stop …
Studies Show More COVID-19 Cases in Areas Without School Masking Policies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has increased the range of civil penalties that may be imposed on individuals who violate the federal mask …
Federal Government Increases Civil Penalties for Violations of the Federal Face Mask Mandate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commissions on African American, Latino, Asian Pacific American, Women and LGBTQ Affairs, overseen by Gov. Tom Wolf, released a joint statement in support of universal …
Pennsylvania Commissions Jointly Issue Statement in Support of Masking in Schools, Early Learning and Child Care Settings Read More