Both the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon’s Main Street organization, have been working to keep businesses up-to-date on the mandates to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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[Letter] State Sen. Arnold: “Say what you mean, mean what you say, Mr. Governor”
State Sen. Dave Arnold (R-48) addresses his concerns with Governor Tom Wolf’s communication and response to the coronavirus threat.
[Photo Story] Quiet Lebanon as county stays home to slow coronavirus spread
Lebanon County got quiet this week as businesses shut down to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Commissioners discuss shutdown, municipal building closed until 3/30
Keeping crowds of people out of the municipal building is imperative at this time to reduce the chance of infection, the commissioners explained.
WellSpan waives COVID-19 test fees, UPMC prepares for outpatient testing
Details on how WellSpan Health and UPMC are gearing up COVID-19 testing efforts in Lebanon County.
Mayor Capello delivers 2020 State of the City address without usual live audience
City of Lebanon safer than 10 years ago, in good shape overall, according to Mayor Capello’s State of the City address.
Non-life sustaining businesses must close, delivery/carry-out may continue
Gov. Tom Wolf has expanded his orders regarding business shutdowns to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Pennsylvania DOH confirms first coronavirus case in Lebanon County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Thursday that Lebanon County has its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus.
Lebanon County school districts offering families free meals for pickup
To meet the need during COVID-19, several school districts in Lebanon County are offering meals to keep those young tummies full.
Lebanon VA Medical Center confirms it treated patient with coronavirus
The Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it had treated a patient with the novel coronavirus.
Lebanon County enters second day of statewide coronavirus shutdown
Local preparations for the coronavirus continued Tuesday with a litany of further declarations and closings.
As area nursing homes track virus, video chats reduce isolation for residents
Lebanon County nursing homes such as Spang Crest and Cedar Haven are doing their best to limit exposure to the outside world.
Local grocery stores see unprecedented sales as customers stockpile
“It’s never been busier than it’s been the last three days. Much worse than a bad snowstorm.”
United Way of Lebanon County launches coronavirus fund, information resource
The United Way of Lebanon County has launched a fundraising effort to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents from the impact of COVID-19.
Trying to avoid total COVID-19 shutdown, county, city, courts to limit public access until Mar. 30.
Lebanon’s Municipal Building won’t be shut down due to COVID-19, but activities and public access will be severely limited for 14 days.