We will not suddenly be able to safely return to the way we lived six months ago. Learn about the new normal here!
We will not suddenly be able to safely return to the way we lived six months ago. Learn about the new normal here!
Governor Tom Wolf released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard comparing the seven-day period of July 17 – July 23 to the previous seven days, July 10 – July 16.
The dashboard is designed to provide early warning signs of factors that affect the state’s mitigation efforts. The data available on the dashboard includes week-over-week case differences, incidence rates, test percent-positivity, and rates of hospitalizations, ventilations and emergency room visits tied to COVID-19.
“The mitigation efforts we took last week were a proactive step to get in front of the rise of cases that we are continuing to see,” Gov. Wolf said. “We know that it will take a period of time for the mitigation efforts to be reflected in the data. One thing we know for certain is that we must continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
“We need to recommit to the simple measures of mask-wearing and social distancing to stop the spread and go back to more freedoms.”
As of Thursday, July 23, the state has seen a seven-day case increase of 5,912, the previous seven-day increase was 5,579, alerting that cases are continuing to rise throughout the state.
The statewide percent-positivity went up to 4.7% from 4.4% last week. Counties with concerning percent-positivity include Beaver (8.7%), Armstrong (8.6%), Franklin (7.7%), Mercer (7.6%), Allegheny (6.6%), Lawrence (6.2%), Chester (6.0%), Philadelphia (5.6%), Fayette (5.4%), York (5.4%), Dauphin (5.3%), Delaware (5.3%), Bedford (5.1%) and Greene (5.1%). Each of these counties bear watching as the state continues to monitor all available data.
Today, the Department of Health updated its travel recommendations, originally announced on July 2, to add Missouri and Wyoming to the list of states recommended for domestic travelers returning from to quarantine for 14 days upon return to Pennsylvania.
It is important that people understand that this recommendation is in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. A significant number of recent cases have been linked to travel, and if people are going to travel, we need them to take steps to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community, and that involves quarantining.
Gov. Wolf continues to prioritize the health and safety of Pennsylvanians through the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvanians should continue to take actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, regardless of the status of their county. This includes wearing a mask or face covering anytime they are in public. COVID-19 has been shown to spread easily in the air and contagious carriers can be asymptomatic.
Peer-reviewed studies published in scientific journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine corroborate the need for masks and the U.S. Surgeon General said that wearing a mask doesn’t impinge on our freedom – it gives us more freedom from unknowingly spreading COVID-19.
The state’s business guidance outlines mask-wearing requirements and additional safety parameters for both employees and customers.
Read more on Gov. Wolf’s Process to Reopen PA here.
It appears that many Columbia County citizens are not wearing masks in public places. It is important to know that the number of infected people in our county has begun to rise again after weeks of being stable. Do not believe the mythical reason for this up-tick is because of more testing. It is a lie promulgated by inept and scared politicians.
Images of his beating at Selma shocked the nation and led to swift passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. He was later called the conscience of the Congress.
The body of John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge one last time on Sunday July 26th,2020 in what organizers described as "The Final Crossing," part of a multi day celebration of the life of the civil rights icon. His resonant voice can be heard narrating the video below, "What does it mean to be a Democrat". He is the personification of those values he describes.
The Columbia County Democratic Committee is a totally volunteer organization dedicated to the ideals enumerated in our mission statement. Throughout the year we hold fundraising events in and around the community but we also solicit donations to help pay expenses such as our monthly rent and also to enable us to financially support our candidates. Whether your donation is $20 or $200 please know that it will be appreciated and used to create a government that works for all.
If you would prefer to make a contribution by other than Pay-Pal such as Credit Card please call 570-784-DEMS. All checks or Money orders may be sent to CCDC c/o, PO Box 884, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
