Montgomery County
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Montgomery County Officials Looking for Mask Donations as Health-Care Workers Face Shortage of Protective Gear
Montgomery County officials are looking for mask donations as health-care workers continue to face a shortage of protective gear, writes Laura McCrystal for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During a Friday afternoon news conference, Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh issued a public call for donations of face masks. “We are taking masks of any type, so if…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 23rd
On Sunday, Montgomery County officials reported the first death of a county resident from COVID-19. The 72-year-old male, who died Saturday, resided in Abington Township and had been hospitalized for several days. Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as press release issued by the commissioners Sunday afternoon, here is…
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Channelling Her Decades of Medical Experience, Commissioner Guides Montgomery County Through Coronavirus Crisis
Dr. Val Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners, is offering residents facts and guidance as the coronavirus crisis continues to develop, writes Allison Steele for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the county’s first suspected coronavirus infections were reported, Montgomery County has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania. However officials were not caught…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 22nd
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as press release issued by the commissioners Saturday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were nine new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, four of which are hospitalized. The nine new positive cases…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 21st
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were thirteen new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, two of which, a 66 year-old Whitpain man and a 4 year-old…
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Sheltering in Place Creates Trash and Jobs at J. P. Mascaro
As the coronavirus places a severe strain on a company’s day-to-day operations, managers must weigh draconian cost-cutting options, including sadly, whether to lay off workers or cut back the hours existing employees work each week. Managers at J. P. Mascaro & Sons, privately owned and family operated business with nearly 60 years of servicing Montgomery County…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Afternoon Update – March 20th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were thirteen new Montgomery County cases reported on Thursday, only one of which, a 77 year-old Cheltenham man, is hospitalized. The thirteen new…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 20th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were thirteen new cases reported on Thursday, only one of which, a 77 year-old Cheltenham man, is hospitalized. The thirteen new cases brings…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Afternoon Update – March 19th
Based on the information found on Montgomery County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across the County. There were eight new cases reported on Wednesday, 3 of which, including a 1 year-old child, are hospitalized. The eight new cases brings the total…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 19th
Based on the information found on Montgomery County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across the County. There were eight new cases reported on Wednesday, 3 of which, including a 1 year-old child, are hospitalized. The eight new cases brings the total…
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Daily Montgomery County COVID-19 Update – PM Edition
Based on the information found on Montgomery County’s COVID-19 dashboard, here’s a quick update on the spread of coronavirus across the County. There were two new cases reported on Tuesday, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 34 countywide. The County’s total number of cases represent 35-percent of all confirmed cases statewide. By…
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Coronavirus Crisis Management Sources and for Montgomery County’s Business Community
By David Zellers While we work to understand the full impact of the coronavirus and help all those impacted, communication and awareness are key. It is more important than ever for everyone to work together in our organizations, our communities, and beyond to come through this united in purpose and strength. Updates on just some…
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To Counteract Springtime Drop in Tourism Caused by Coronavirus Concerns, VFTCB Shifts Focus to Drawing in May, Summer Crowds
To counteract the springtime drop in business caused by the coronavirus crisis, Montgomery County is shifting its focus to drawing in May and summer crowds, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, the situation across the county is changing on a daily basis, according to Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board CEO Mike…
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Daily Montgomery County COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on Montgomery County’s COVID-19 dashboard, here’s a quick update on the spread of coronavirus across the County. There were two new cases reported on Tuesday, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 34 countywide. The County’s total number of cases represent 35-percent of all confirmed cases statewide. By…
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SEPTA Implementing Severe Weather Service Plan, Offering Refund Options for Some Riders
Due to changing ridership levels caused by coronavirus-related issues, SEPTA is adjusting its weekday Regional Rail schedules and offering some riders refund options, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA evaluated its schedules after more than a dozen trains were canceled across the system on Monday, including on the Lansdale/Doylestown line. As a result,…
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To Protect Toll Collectors During Coronavirus Pandemic, Turnpike Currently Not Accepting Cash, Credit Cards
To protect its tollbooth personnel during the coronavirus pandemic, Pennsylvania Turnpike is currently not accepting cash or credit cards, writes Holly Herman for the Daily Local News. Motorists now have to drive without stopping through the tollbooth in lanes marked “ticket” or “cash.” They will receive a notification of the toll amount through the mail.…
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Governor Calls Montgomery County ‘Epicenter of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania,’ Recommends Shut Down of Schools, Recreational Centers, and Mass Gatherings
Governor Tom Wolf has called Montgomery County the “epicenter of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania” and recommended a shutdown of all schools, recreational centers, and mass gatherings in the county, writes Paul J. Gough for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These measures take effect Friday and will last for a minimum of two weeks. Additional measures for the…
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Main Line Health Responds to the Coronavirus, Institutes Visitor Restrictions
Main Line Health continues to closely follow the latest information and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the coronavirus pandemic that is rapidly evolving in the United States and abroad. Main Line Health is committed to providing patients, staff and the community with up-to-date information about the COVID-19 outbreak in…
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