Wolf flawed but OK on COVID-19, but DOH dropping the ball
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I don’t want to nitpick, but…
Look, let’s be clear: Gov. Tom Wolf has done a solid job in reacting to COVID-19 crisis. Compared to knuckleheads like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, he’s been brilliant. Compared to President Donald Trump….well, he’s a super genius.
But, admittedly, that’s been kind of a low bar. Compare Wolf to...
COVID-19 positive tests grow statewide and in county
By Mike McGann, Editor, The TImes
Testing being done at the state lab in Exton. Courtesy, Pa. Dept. of Health.
COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Pennsylvania, with cases statewide spiking to 851 in 40 counties with seven deaths, according to the state Department of Health.
In Chester County, numbers jumped again, rising to 41 from 30 yesterday, with 624 tests coming back negative. No one in Chester...
Wolf orders Chesco to ‘Stay At Home”; local cases spike to 30
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf issued a “stay at home” order for six counties, including Chester County, as cases of COVID-19 spiked locally and across the state, including six deaths across the state.
Wolf announced the order Monday afternoon, which will be effective Monday night at 8pm.
“Today, I’m issuing a Stay at Home order for Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware,...
COVID-19 Update: Reports say state may consider ‘Stay At Home’ order, already in effect in Philly and Del.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As state officials are said to be considering a “stay at home” order (already in effect in Philadelphia and Delaware) and delaying the April primary until June 2, the statewide and local COVID-19 case load continues to grow, as does the death toll.
As of Monday morning, Pennsylvania is reporting 479 cases in 33 counties and three deaths. Chester County is reporting...
Mr. President, we ARE scared, and you aren’t helping
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
If you’re not scared, you’re not paying attention.
COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire, we see massive shortages of medical equipment and testing and a federal government paralyzed by a cult of personality, ignorance and lies. Thankfully, most of our state governors — including our Tom Wolf — have stepped up to partially fill the void of leadership.
So,...
Gov. declared pipeline work “non life-sustaining” shuts it down; COVID-19 cases grow in Chesco
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Work on the Mariner East II Pipeline was halted Friday, after Gov. Tom Wolf declared that fell under the category of “non life sustaining” business, meaning it falls under the COVID-19 shutdown order.
State Sen. Andy Dinniman — a long-time opponent of the pipeline project — hailed the decision on social media, Friday afternoon.
“I thank everyone who joined...
Wolf orders shutdown of all ‘non life-sustaining’ businesses
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf
The lockdown to fight COVID-19 is getting teeth this weekend.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday that the state would enforce the closure of all “non-life sustaining” businesses in the Commonwealth, effective, Saturday.
“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” said Gov. Wolf....
What To Do: If you can’t go out, go virtual
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Museum of the American Revolution
In the early days of spring when the weather can be very unpredictable, indoor activities are frequently the best options for weekend plans.
With the COVID-19 pandemic having the world in its grip, indoor activities have become a major no-no.
Going to a concert or a sporting event – forget about it.
Having...
Chesco agrees to provide Health Dept. services for Delco during COVID-19 crisis
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County and Delaware County officials announce an agreement for Chesco to prive health department services for Delco during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 has taken its first life in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday — in Northampton County. Additionally, the state is reporting 185 cases, while Chester County is now reporting 10 cases within the...
COVID-19 Update: Presumed Positive tests hold at 6 in Chesco
Updated, Wednesday, 2:45 p.m.: Adds new county numbers, new state numbers.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Chester County residents hunker down and attempt to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, there were more indications of the growth of virus infections locally and statewide, Wednesday.
As the county number of infections grew to 9 — up three from the day before — the statewide number of...
