Today, mitigation orders will be relaxed in the City of Philadelphia, including elimination of restrictions on capacity of stores, museums, and offices, elimination of capacity limits on outdoor pools, and allowing chairs at restaurants to be three feet apart. Indoor […]
FDA Approves Refrigerator Storage of Thawed Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the storage of defrosted Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for up to one month at refrigerated temperatures. Previously, thawed vaccine could be stored in the refrigerator for only five days. This will make it easier to […]
Wolf Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
Yesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a fifth renewal of his Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. Wolf noted that he consulted with the General Assembly about the extension and will collaborate on the future of the declaration and any […]
Pennsylvania Remains 11th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania remains 11th for total doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 124 million people have been fully vaccinated, nearly 48% of the adult population. The CDC reported yesterday that for the first time since […]
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue to Decrease
COVID case counts decreased for the fourth week in a row in Pennsylvania, with 12,844 new cases of COVID-19 reported this week, 29% less than last week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,185,132. Across the state, seven […]
Previously Announced Larger Gathering Limits Now in Effect in Pennsylvania
The Wolf Administration has increased the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings, which is now in effect. Indoor limits increased from 25% to 50% of capacity, and outdoor events increased from 50% to 75% of capacity. Masking is still required for […]
Masks Off for Fully Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, or local rules, including local business and workplace guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday. […]
Pennsylvania Now 11th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania has moved up to 11th for total doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 116 million people have been fully vaccinated, nearly 45% of the adult population. The commonwealth has now administered 9.3 million […]
Pennsylvania to Increase Size of Gatherings on Monday
The Wolf Administration will increase the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings on Monday, May 17, at 12:01 a.m. Indoor limits will increase from 25% to 50% of capacity, and outdoor events will increase from 50% to 75% of capacity. Masking […]
FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Teens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to authorize its use in adolescents 12 to 15 years of age. Phase 3 trials demonstrated 100% efficacy and robust antibody response after vaccination. Click here for more.