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Coronavirus: Reports & Resources

Listen and read the latest WLVR News Radio Reports. Every day, we update the community on the news on coronavirus in the Lehigh Valley and across the state of Pennsylvania. Tune in to WLVR 91.3 FM every day to hear the news on air.

Two Pandemic unemployment programs set to expire at the end of December

Two pandemic unemployment programs are set to expire at the end of this month unless the federal government steps in. Department of Labor and Industry Read more

So you traveled over Thanksgiving. Now what?

One doctor recommends Thanksgiving travelers get tested twice: when you return home and then again 3 to 5 days later: "This will notably increase the Read more

Bethlehem organization receives $52k in CARES funding for emergency shelter for the homeless

More than 50,000 dollars is coming to the Lehigh Valley aimed at helping the homeless this winter. Read more

ASD using $2 million in COVID relief to upgrade school facilities for possible spring return to classes

Lehigh County recently gave two million dollars to the Allentown School District. The grant is aimed at improving safety concerns in the district so students Read more

Child immunizations fall during pandemic in Pennsylvania

A healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is warning about a sharp drop in childhood immunizations. Read more

New restrictions placed on out-of-state visitors to Pa. state parks

Pennsylvania state parks are closing their doors to some out of state residents due to the pandemic. They’ll need to have a negative COVID test Read more

More than eight months into pandemic, some Pa. gig workers can’t access unemployment benefits

More than eight months into the coronavirus pandemic, some Pennsylvanians are still unable to access the unemployment benefits they need. Read more

Lehigh Valley could run out of ICU beds next week amid coronavirus surge

The Lehigh Valley may run out of intensive care hospital beds as early as next week, as coronavirus cases continue to spike in the region. Read more

State issues new guidance for schools as many close due to mounting COVID-19 cases

The Wolf administration now recommends schools in counties with “substantial spread” of COVID-19 — which includes a positivity rate over 10% or incidents per 100,00 Read more

Pa. stay-at-home advisory amid rising surge in coronavirus cases, one-night ban on alcohol sales

All state residents are being advised to stay at home ahead of a rising surge in coronavirus cases that could triple in the coming weeks. Read more

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The WLVR News and PBS39 team are proud to present Community Update on Coronavirus. This informational call-in show will return on Wednesday, December 16.

Watch live at 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on PBS39. Listen to the program at 9:30 p.m. on 91.3 WLVR News on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.

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Hotlines for screening and determination if you need a coronavirus test:

• Lehigh Valley Health Network: 1-888-402-LVHN and ask for MyLVHNRN to be screened. To schedule an e-visit use your MyLVHN app or visit MyLVHN.org.
• St. Luke’s University Health Network : 1-866-785-8537, option 7 or email coronavirus@sluhn.org. Please do not go to an ER or emergi-center until you have called one of the hotlines.

Read the NPR Live Blog as they monitor the coronavirus nationally & internationally.

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