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Month: January 2021

Mercy Fitzgerald Testing

January 15, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 News

Delaware County Offering COVID-19 Testing in Darby Week of January 18

Delaware County will be conducting public drive-thru COVID-19 testing the week of January 18, 2021 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby.

Testing will be available for insured and uninsured individuals 12 years of age or older who live or work in Delaware County and have COVID-19 symptoms, were exposed to COVID-19, or are considered critical/essential workers.

Individuals must pre-register at www.delcopa.gov/testing to receive a test.

If you have health insurance, please bring your insurance card to the test site. However, there are no out-of-pocket costs or co-pays for COVID-19 testing. Masks or face coverings must be worn.

Darby
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
1500 Lansdowne Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
Monday, Jan 18: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan 19: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan 20: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan 21: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan 22: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Residents can call Delaware County’s Department of Intercommunity Health at (610) 891-6129 with any questions regarding COVID-19 health services.

More information about these COVID testing events at DelcoPA.gov

COVID-19 TestingMFH Testing Details

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January 15, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 News

Pennsylvania Allows Pharmacies To Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

Bolstering Fight To Stop The Virus

As part of the Wolf Administration’s effort to rollout the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Tom Wolf has approved a temporary waiver allowing pharmacists licensed by the Department of State to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines without a physician’s order when vaccines are available to the public. Adding pharmacists to the health care professionals administering COVID-19 vaccines expands options for Pennsylvanians to be immunized once the vaccine is widely available from the federal government.

“Pharmacists, as well as pharmacy interns and technicians, are critical partners in the commonwealth’s plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine,” Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said. “Many Pennsylvanians will go to their local pharmacy for vaccination. This waiver will enable pharmacies to offer the COVID-19 vaccines without a physician’s order.”

Pennsylvania pharmacists who meet certain training and other requirements can obtain authorization to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations. If a pharmacist has that authorization, he or she can administer any immunization, including COVID-19 immunizations, to persons 18 years of age or older.

Historically, some pharmacies have entered into arrangements with physicians in order to receive reimbursement for flu shots and other vaccinations. Many pharmacies, however, do not have an arrangement with a physician, and even those that do have not had time to incorporate the COVID-19 vaccination into that relationship. This waiver would allow pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccine without such a provider agreement

“We are working on ways to increase access to the vaccine, and pharmacists already play an important role in making sure Pennsylvanians are protected,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Pennsylvanians continue to play an essential role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by masking up, washing up and socially distancing.”

Read the press release in full at pa.gov

photo: Arne Müseler / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Vaccine Info

January 15, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 News

Vaccination Update from Chester County Health Department

As of January 13, 2021, the Chester County Health Department (CCHD), as well as many other vaccine providers, continue to vaccinate individuals in Phase 1A.

The CCHD is aware of recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about a shift in populations included in Phase 1B, and all vaccine doses being approved for distribution to states. The department is assessing the impact of this announcement on its current approach for vaccinations and transition from Phase 1A to Phase 1B.

The transition to move to Phase 1B will take place as quickly as possible. Please continue to check the CCHD website for updates.

Chester County, through the Health Department, the hospitals and other healthcare providers, are actively receiving COVID-19 vaccine and administering it as quickly as possible to Phase 1A priority groups.

All healthcare personnel not affiliated with a hospital/health system, please complete the Healthcare Vaccine Interest Survey.

Phase 1B groups and individuals should complete the Vaccine Interest Survey to express your interest in the vaccination and receive notifications when appointments are available.

Once you complete the survey, you will see a confirmation page confirming it was submitted. You will not receive an email confirming the receipt of the survey. When appointments are available you will be emailed more information to schedule your appointment.

Vaccines are safe, effective, and a key strategy to protect you and the people around you from serious illness. We are currently experiencing a historical moment with the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Read more at https://chesco.org/4822/COVID19Vaccine.

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Expungement Clinic

January 14, 2021 in CommunityServices

Virtual Expungement Clinic Monday, January 18

State Senator Anthony H. Williams and State Rep. Joanna McClinton invite you to participate in a virtual Delaware County Expungement Clinic on Monday, January 18.

State Representative Joanna McClinton is partnering with Senator Anthony Williams and the Legal Aid of Southeastern PA to host the annual MLK Delaware County Virtual Expungement Clinic on Monday, January 18, 2021, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Do you know anyone who is seeking an expungement?

Please share this information and register to participate via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-2hpjstG9Zi-1hfIWBWHzth3Zdnbt4S

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Children's meals

January 13, 2021 in Community

Free Children’s Meals Distributed at Nile Swim Club Saturday January 16

Nile Swim Club is hosting a food distribution event featuring an assortment of meals for children.

Meal boxes include 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches with milk – meals for a entire week!

This program is only for children 18 years old and younger. You can only pick up meals for qualifying children who live in your household.

Saturday January 16th, starting at at 10 a.m.

Nile Swim Club, 513 South Union Avenue

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Good Morning Yeadon

January 7, 2021 in CommunityPolice

Good Morning Yeadon with Chief Paparo Debuts January 18

Join Yeadon Police Chief Anthony Paparo for the debut of Good Morning Yeadon on Monday, January 18.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:00 AM

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meeting notice

January 7, 2021 in Government

Code Enforcement Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 12

Yeadon Borough Code Enforcement Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to join via Zoom at the link below.

Code Enforcement Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2021

6:00 p.m.
https://zoom.us/j/92627202441?pwd=a2JtY1krR05wa0pRanNpZFcrWXlUUT09

Please click this URL to join: https://zoom.us/j/92627202441?pwd=a2JtY1krR05wa0pRanNpZFcrWXlUUT09

Or join by phone:
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 926 2720 2441
Passcode: 19050

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January 6, 2021 in Services

Local Options for Yard Waste Drop-Off

Residents who wish to dispose of their leaf and yard waste may use the following local services.

Mulch Works
22 Mount Pleasant Road, Aston, PA 19014
888-214-4628

Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday – 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday – Closed

Delco Mulch
1720 State Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am -2:00 pm (weather permitting)

Mulch Express
Concord Road & Incinerator Road,
Chester Township, PA 19013
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

more info and map (PDF)

Personal Delivery Devices

January 4, 2021 in Government

Personal Delivery Devices Now Permitted in Pedestrian Areas and Roadways

On November 1, 2020, Senate Bill 1199 (Personal Delivery Devices) was enacted without Governor Wolf’s signature. It is now Act 106 of 2020 and will go into effect on January 30, 2021. Pennsylvania is one of 20+ states that allow for Personal Delivery Devices (PDD).
What is a PDD?

A PDD is groundbased delivery device that is manufactured for transporting cargo or goods and is operated by a driving system that allows for autonomous and/or remote operations.

Per the Pennsylvania vehicle code, PDDs are classified as pedestrians and are afforded the same rights. PDDs must operate like a pedestrian with three exceptions:
1. PDDs must yield the rightofway to all pedestrians and pedalcyclists in a pedestrian area.
2. PDD must travel in the same direction of traffic when traveling on a roadway or shoulder/berm.
3. In specific circumstances, a PDD may operate within the travel lane of a roadway.

Where can a PDD Operate?

PDDs are permitted to operate in any pedestrian area (i.e. sidewalk, crosswalk, safety zone, pedestrian tunnel, overhead pedestrian crossing or similar area for pedestrians), and on a roadway or shoulder/berm of a roadway posted at 25mph or less.
Assuming there are no limiting safety restrictions and use is practicable, PDDs shall operate using the following priority:
1. Utilize the shoulder or berm of a roadway.
2. Utilize a pedestrian area such as a sidewalk.
3. Utilize the roadway as practicable to the outside edge.

Additional Information

Download the PennDOT informational flyer on PDDs.

Additional information can be found at www.penndot.gov/pdd. If you have any questions, please email pdd@pa.gov.

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