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Wolf lists Berks among Counties with Concerning Percent-Positivity

State officials today released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard comparing the...
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Berks Gym Members Returning for Workouts; Some still Hesitant

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many Berks County residents are left wondering if it is safe to return to the gym. Scott Gardner, General Manager...
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PA Health Secretary: Face Masks Mandatory when Leaving Home

Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom...
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Tower Health Transplant Institute Performs First Kidney Transplant at Reading Hospital

Tower Health Transplant Institute performed its first organ transplant at Reading Hospital on Monday, May 25. The three-and-a-half-hour kidney transplant surgery was performed by...
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Penn State Health Revises Visitation to Include Family or Support Persons

Penn State Health has revised its patient visitation guidelines to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, while continuing to protect staff, patients...
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Voluntary Contact Tracing in Berks County to Begin June 8th

County officials have announce a twelve-month agreement with Co-County Wellness Services to provide contact tracing to assist in identifying people who might have had...
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COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing Site Opening in Exeter Walmart Parking Lot

A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will open next week in the Walmart parking lot in Exeter Township. The site is supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth...
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St. Joseph Volunteer Services Director says Thanks with Hand-Sewn Masks

While working from home during the early days of Penn State Health St. Joseph’s response to COVID-19, Barbara Moyer, director of volunteer services, struggled...
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St. Joseph Hospital Launches Curbside X-Ray Service to Ensure Patient Safety

Penn State Health St. Joseph has opened a curbside chest X-ray service at the medical center’s main entrance. This new service is part of...
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Penn State Health St. Joseph Updates Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Hours

The Penn State Health St. Joseph’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site will change its hours of operation beginning Wednesday, April 29. It drive-thru testing site will...
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