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New rules, procedures for area hospitals
Area hospitals have announced new rules and procedures amid the coronavirus outbreak. Here are the key points:
Geisinger implements more preventive measures
Geisinger Health System on Wednesday afternoon announced the following changes in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation:
Blood, food donations needed amid coronavirus, Pedri says
Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri said Wednesday he s received many inquiries from residents asking what they can do to help amid the coronavirus.
Cartwright self-quarantining after contact with confirmed COVID-19 patient
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright is self-quarantining for two weeks after coming into contact with a family friend who tested positive for COVID-19, a statement released Wednesday indicated.
Gerrity’s supermarkets to offer special shopping hours for seniors
Gerrity s supermarkets will offer special shopping hours for seniors starting next week in an effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19.
37 new COVID-19 positives, 1 in Lackawanna County; PA total 133
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Health Wednesday confirmed that there are 37 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported including the first case in Lackawanna County bringing the
Wampole planning for the county’s post-crisis economic recovery
WILKES-BARRE As the country struggles to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, regional leaders are already working on a plan of economic recovery.
Police: Man robs store for cash to buy synthetic pot
HAZLETON A man from West Hazleton admitted to city police he robbed a food mart for cash to buy synthetic marijuana, according to court records.
Wilkes-Barre city council to vote on extending state of emergency
WILKES-BARRE City council has scheduled a special meeting outdoors Friday to vote on extending the state of emergency declared by Mayor George Brown earlier this week in response to the coronavirus
3 local men volunteering to shop and deliver for seniors during crisis
WILKES-BARRE Three local men are doing what they can to help those in need, or who might be at-risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NAACP Diversity Picnic, community events on hold
The Wilkes-Barre branch of the NAACP announced Tuesday it is canceling its Diversity Picnic, scheduled for June 6 at Kirby Park, in response to concerns about the coronavirus.
Triage tents going up at Geisinger hospitals
Triage tents are being set up outside all of Geisinger Health System s hospitals to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to a statement released Tuesday.
County assistance offices closing, services continue
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has announced that they will be closing all county assistance offices to the public starting on Tuesday.
Luzerne County changes for marriage licenses, gun permits
Couples forced to cancel their wedding ceremony due to the coronavirus won t be charged for a new Luzerne County marriage license if the one they had expires during the delay, the county announced Tue
State’s efforts to stop spread of coronavirus flattens bar business
WILKES-BARRE Jim Casterline worried his business is getting steamrolled by the state s efforts to flatten the curve to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
School board meetings canceled, meal distribution expanded
Classes aren t the only thing stopped in county school districts. Upcoming school board meetings are being canceled as well.
Service Electric offers help amid coronavirus
Service Electric Cable is offering free WiFi hotspots, modems and breaks to customers for the next 60 days amid the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Tuesday.
Wyoming Valley restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery
WILKES-BARRE The staff at Visit Luzerne County have compiled a list of Wyoming Valley restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery.
UPDATED: Wyoming Valley restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery
WILKES-BARRE The staff at Visit Luzerne County have compiled a list of Wyoming Valley restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery.