Healthcare
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December 17 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: State Reports 9,966 New Cases, 224 Deaths
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Exton Woman, Obstetrics Coordinator Learned Firsthand What It’s Like to Give Birth During a Pandemic
When the pandemic hit, Exton resident Arlene Loaeza, an obstetrics coordinator and doctor-patient liaison for Penn Ob/Gyn, was six months pregnant, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Her office soon closed, and her work moved online. “I shared my patients’ anxiety about not knowing how COVID would affect us,” she said. “I talked to…
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Kennett Square Resident, Neumann Prof Elected President of American Board of Wound Management
Kennett Square resident Dr. Karen A. Wientjes, a professor of physical therapy at Neumann University, has been elected president of the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). Wientjes has taught at Neumann for 21 years. She has been a Certified Wound Specialist through the ABWM since 1999 and has served on its board of directors…
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December 17 Morning Update on COVID-19: Chester County Records 283 New Cases
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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December 16 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: State Reports 10,000-Plus New Cases, 278 Deaths
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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December 16 Morning Update on COVID-19: Chester County Records 297 New Cases
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Washington Post: Pennsylvania to Get 120,000 Doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine in First Round
As the distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine commences, Pennsylvania is expected to receive approximately 120,000 doses from the initial shipment, according to a report from The Washington Post. Should the Moderna vaccine be approved, the Keystone State would be in line to receive a total of 590,000 doses before the end of the year. The…
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December 15 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: State Reports 9,556 New Cases
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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December 15 Morning Update on COVID-19: Chester County Records 814 New Cases from the Weekend
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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December 14 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: State Reports Two-Day Total of 18,646 Cases
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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December 14 Morning Update on COVID-19: Chester County Crosses 15,000-Case Threshold
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Update – These Chester County ZIP Codes Had Biggest Increases in COVID-19 Cases in the Last Seven Days; Check Out the Numbers in Your Area
Cases of COVID-19 continue to quickly increase across the nation, with some areas in Chester County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health show the rates of infection in each ZIP Code for the seven days ending Dec.…
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December 11 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: State Reports 12,745 New Cases, 225 More Deaths
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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State Imposes New Restrictions for Three Weeks to Curb COVID Spikes
No indoor dining. Gyms and casinos are closed. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people or less. There’s a moratorium on extracurricular school activities, including winter sports. It’s déjà vu all over again as Gov. Tom Wolf has announced new mitigation efforts to contain COVID-19. “The work we do now to slow the spread of…
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December 11 Morning Update on COVID-19: Chester County Records 333 New Cases
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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December 10 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: State Reports Nearly 12,000 New Cases
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Teletherapy Helps Local Students Address Mental Health During Pandemic – if Insurance Covers It
Teletherapy has been an invaluable resource for many students who are dealing with mental health issues during the pandemic, writes Catherine Odom for the Daily Local News. Anna, a University of Virginia freshman from Chadds Ford who withheld her last name for this story, just switches on her computer and logs into a session with…
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December 10 Morning Update on COVID-19: Chester County Reports 11 More Deaths
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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