COVID-19 Information & Resources
The outbreak of COVID-19, or coronavirus, has presented many challenges for all of us. But we are all in this together. Below you will find information and resources to support our families and communities during this time. Stay safe and stay healthy.
Register Your Interest for COVID-19 Vaccine
If you live or work in Chester County or Delaware County, you can complete one of the following forms to register your interest in receiving a vaccine.
LIVE daily briefings from the PA Department of Health:
pacast.com/live/doh or www.governor.pa.gov/live/ or watch on Facebook
COVID-19 Latest News
State Police to Assist in Enforcement of Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses, Encourages Compliance
Enforcement action begins at 8:00 a.m., Monday, March 23 Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), issued the following statement today on the agency's enforcement of Governor Tom...
Pennsylvania Expands Access to Pharmacy Services
Harrisburg, PA — The Wolf administration is removing barriers for pharmacies to provide services for Pennsylvanians in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Governor Wolf has granted a request from the Pennsylvania Department of State to suspend certain pharmacy...
Pennsylvania Extends Personal Income Tax Return Filing Deadline to July 15, 2020
Harrisburg, PA — The Department of Revenue today announced the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2019 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns is extended to July 15, 2020. This means taxpayers will have an additional 90 days to file from the original deadline of...
Recommendations for Pennsylvanians Financially Impacted by the Coronavirus
Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) collaborates with state agencies to develop resources available for Pennsylvanians financially impacted by COVID-19. “As Pennsylvanians continue to heed the advice of public health experts to stay calm;...
Department of Human Services Encourages Medicaid Providers to Use Telemedicine Technology to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued guidance to Medicaid-enrolled providers and managed care organizations that encourages the use of telemedicine as a way of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 through reduced person-to-person contact...
WAIVER EXTENSION, REVISED TIMING OF ENFORCEMENT: Monday, March 23 at 8:00 AM
Harrisburg, PA – Due to the high volume of waiver requests, the Wolf Administration is delaying enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf’s order and the Secretary of Health’s order that all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania must close their physical locations to...
All Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses in Pennsylvania to Close Physical Locations as of 8 PM Today to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Wolf Administration Orders Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses at 8 p.m. Today, March 19 Enforcement Actions for Restaurant, Bar Dine-In Closure Began at 8 p.m., March 18 Enforcement Actions for Non-Compliance will Begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21 Governor...
Updates on Tax Filing From the PA Department of Revenue
The Department of Revenue’s offices and customer service call center are currently closed as the commonwealth takes steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. That means anyone visiting a Revenue district office or trying to call the department over...
Pennsylvania Department of Education Cancels Statewide Assessments
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today the cancellation of all PSSA testing and Keystone exams for the 2019-20 school year as a result of COVID-19. This includes the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). “Our...
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended to End of Year
Harrisburg, PA — In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the deadline for older adults and Pennsylvania residents with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2019 has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2020, the Department of Revenue...
COVID-19 Virtual Vaccine Town Hall
Food Assistance for Seniors
Many grocery stores are offering special shopping timeslots for seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems. Please check with your local grocer before heading to the store. Order online if possible.
Delaware County seniors who need a grab-and-go meal can contact Senior Community Services’ senior centers. Visit scsdelco.org/centers/centers.shtml for contact information. Centers are open from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.