Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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For August to date, Lebanon County has seen a 4.0% positive test rate – down from 5.4% in July and 9% in June.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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Lebanon County is currently in its longest stretch of having no new deaths reported by the state from COVID-19, with none added since July 23.
New rent and utility relief assistance program open for county residents
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The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness is providing assistance for applicants looking to receive some of the $800,000 in relief money from state and federal sources.
Wolf responds to county suit over CARES Act money; first court hearing Monday
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A video hearing on the county’s emergency application will be held before the Commonwealth Court on Monday, August 10, at 2:30 p.m.
Condemn, discuss, repeat: Students of color say Pa.’s state universities fail to address campus racism
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At best, many students of color said they feel unwelcome and ill-supported. At worst, they feel unsafe and targeted.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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The number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is currently at 47 for Lebanon County – the first time the metric has dipped below 50 since we began tracking it.
Facing censure over satire of Levine statement on LGBTQ rights, Diamond responds, says move is Sims’ retaliation
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A state representative from Philadelphia is asking fellow legislators to censure state Rep. Russ Diamond for “transphobic attacks” on the Secretary of Health.
Pa. education secretary will step down in October to lead Lancaster technical college
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Education Secretary Pedro Rivera will be Thaddeus Stevens College’s next president, the school said in a press release.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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Only a few days into August, but the positive rate is trending in right direction so far – 3.9% for August, compared to 5.4% for July and 9% in June.
Facing firefighter shortage, South Lebanon Twp. launches recruiting effort
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South Lebanon Township needs firefighters, and it’s getting serious about recruiting newcomers.
Pa. cancels on volunteer coronavirus contact tracers, moves to hire 1,000 paid staff
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Despite the state’s struggles to keep case counts low, the department told volunteers it planned to wait until the fall to resume trainings.
Tax collections in Pa. rebound on pent-up shopper demand, but state still faces huge budget deficit
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Without additional federal aid, the state will probably have to make serious budget cuts or significantly increase borrowing to make ends meet.
Pa. pursuing new cleaning plan for Capitol Complex after custodial worker tests positive for the coronavirus
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State officials say the six-month contract is needed to give workers and visitors greater confidence that the facilities are safe.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
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In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 54 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 75% lower compared to Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 55% lower compared to 14 days ago.
Lebanon County Obituaries
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Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.