COVID-19 Update, May 5: New cases look to be edging downward, statewide
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Pennsylvania is clearly either seeing a plateau or gradual decline in the number of COVID-19 cases, but the toll of the virus becomes clear as the state Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday it discovered an additional 554 new deaths over the last two weeks as new data was compiled statewide.
DOH reported 865 new cases Tuesday, bringing the total of...
Commissioners announce small business grant program
WEST CHESTER — A grant program created at the request of the Chester County Commissioners provides funding for small businesses and agricultural enterprises in the county that were unable to take advantage of any federal and commonwealth existing COVID-19 response programs. Grants of up to $25,000 will be available to all eligible businesses through the Chester County Main Street Preservation program....
Coroner: COVID-19 deaths appear to be declining
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Coroner’s Office released data Monday showing that the number of new COVID-19 deaths reported for the past week was 39, down from a high of 56 in the week ending April 19, 2020.
The first confirmed COVID-19 death in Chester County occurred on March 28, 2020, with rapid increases in the number of deaths reported weekly thereafter. As of midnight May 3, 2020, the...
COVID-19 Update, May 1: Wolf to start reopening in 22 counties; Chester likely to among last to open
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Gov. Tom Wolf began the slow process of reopening the state Friday by saying 22 counties will shift from from fully closed — or red status — to partially open — or yellow status — on next Friday, May 8.
The 24 counties that will move from red to yellow on May 8 are: Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie,...
Storms knock out power for thousands; many won’t see restoration until late Saturday
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Folks all over Chester County are cleaning up and some are still dealing with power outages after a wind/rain storm passed through Chester County, Thursday.
While thousands of customers in the county lost power, Thursday, many have seen their power restored, according to PECO. Still, others have been told not to expect power restoration until late Saturday...
Commissioners extend tax deadlines
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at this week’s public Commissioners’ Meeting to extend the deadline for payment of County property taxes, due to the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Recognizing that the finances of many Chester County taxpayers have been negatively affected by the closure of local businesses, layoffs and uncertainty of financial...
Commissioners forming COVID-19 Business Task Force
WEST CHESTER — Even as Pennsylvania remains under a stay at home order by Governor Wolf, the Chester County Commissioners have been meeting – virtually – with business and economic leaders and health officials, to formulate plans to get Chester County back to work when the impact of COVID-19 lessens.
Chester County’s approach to the restoration and continued growth of its economy is the creation...
COVID-19 Update, April 29: State moves to address scattered food shortages
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The number of cases of COVD-19 continued its slow downward trend — some days up, some days down, but the overall number gradually going down — Tuesday, as state officials moved to address some localized food shortages by allowing food and ingredients originally intended for the food service industry to be sold by restaurants and grocery stores.
The...
LCH connects with patients via telehealth
KENNETT SQUARE — Local community health center LCH (La Comunidad Hispana) is now offering a new option for care: Telehealth, which connects patients and their providers through technology instead of being in the same room. All patients need are some type of device with a screen, such as a cell phone or a computer, access to strong Wi-Fi, and a private, well-lit space during the visit.
LCH has transitioned...
COVID-19 Update, April 24: New case numbers spike in state, Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Chester County Health Department map of case loads for COVID-19 in the county as of April 24.
Hopes of an early end to the COVID-19 crisis may be dimming as Thursday saw spikes in new cases both statewide and in Chester County.
The state Department of Health (DOH) reported Friday that 1,599 new cases of the virus were confirmed via testing on Thursday,...
