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National / Veteran Issues

VA Relaxes Masking Requirements in Medical Facilities

March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced recently that it has relaxed the masking requirement at VA medical facilities. This update is intended to ensure the safety of Veterans while accommodating …

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National

CDC Recommendation for Masks and Travel

May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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CDC Mask Order Remains in Effect and CDC Realigns Travel Health Notice System

April 17, 2022April 16, 2022 - by MyChesCo

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.

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Health / Medical / Regional

Tower Health Recognizes Two Years of COVID-19 in the Community

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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Health / Medical / Regional

Tower Health Updates Masking Guidance for Staff, Patients, and Visitors

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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City of Reading Mayor Announces Lift of COVID-19 Measures

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 - by MyChesCo

READING, PA — Mayor Eddie Morán recently issued the following statement updating his mask and meeting policy inside city-owned properties:

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West Chester Area School District

West Chester Area SD Will Continue Face Masking for Students

December 13, 2021December 12, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District released the following statement on the face masking of students:

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf: State Anticipates Returning K-12 School Mask Requirement

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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Infectious Diseases / National

Studies Show More COVID-19 Cases in Areas Without School Masking Policies

September 27, 2021September 26, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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Government / National

Federal Government Increases Civil Penalties for Violations of the Federal Face Mask Mandate

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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