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Posted on: December 16, 2021

Covid cases create 'desperate' situation at Westmoreland hospitals

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As the CDC warned the omicron variant of covid-19 has eclipsed delta in terms of transmissibility, rising caseloads have created a “desperate” situation at local hospitals, according to the medical director of Westmoreland County’s 911 center.

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Posted on: December 16, 2021

Excela Reopens Unity Testing Center

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In response to the increasing number of covid cases in the region, Excela Health has reopened its testing center at 443 Frye Farm Road in Unity.

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Posted on: May 10, 2021

FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths

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Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

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Posted on: March 17, 2021

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), designed to assist households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Westmoreland County ERAP is anticipated to open early April.

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Posted on: September 3, 2020

Pennsylvania Support and Referral Line

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