HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — The Wolf Administration blames the active winter weather pattern for triggering vaccine disruptions. While the latest storm hasn't approached the severity of some others in Pennsylvania this winter, state officials say it's not just what's happening weather-wise in the Keystone State that can adversely impact COVID vaccine shipments.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — As severe weather across the nation continues, vaccine shipments to Geisinger vaccine locations across the region are being delayed and the healthcare provider is rescheduling appointments set for Friday, February 19th to give first doses to residents. Those with appointments being moved will be contacted.
At the Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Vaccine Center:
All first-dose vaccine appointments will be rescheduled to Tuesday, March 2.Second-dose appointments will continue as scheduled.
SAYRE, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Northeastern PA medical provider Guthrie addressed the concerns surrounding the Moderna coronavirus vaccine second dose supply after the Pennsylvania Department of Health discovered the mistake in a second dose allocation on Wednesday.
The company says it has not been informed of a delay in second doses of Moderna due to inventory issues at the state level, however, a few hundred second doses have been delayed due to weather.
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — PEMA Director Randy Padfield, PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Melissa Batula and Department of Health Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Response Lindsey Mauldin are holding a briefing to discuss the state's response to the snowstorm that is affecting much of the state, and an update on the storm's impact on COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The toll COVID-19 has taken on families worldwide in the past year has been devastating. In Pennsylvania alone, more than 23,000 people have died from the virus.
Many who've survived it say it's the worst thing they've ever experienced. People infected with COVID-19 may have no symptoms or suffer greatly.
A public figure in Northeastern Pennsylvania is sharing his experience with COVID which he calls the most devastating illness he's ever had.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Geisinger locations are rescheduling first-dose and some second-dose COVID vaccines set for Thursday, Feb. 18.
Locations that are affected include:
The Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Vaccine Center:
• All Thursday, Feb. 18 first-dose vaccine appointments will be rescheduled to Monday, March 1.
• All Thursday, Feb. 18 second-dose vaccine appointments will be rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 19.
The Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital Vaccine Center:
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Getting the COVID-19 vaccine for many who qualify is easier said than done.
While the state boasts more than 1.7 million doses of the vaccine have been distributed, many people are still waiting -- including customers of local pharmacies.
Harrold's Pharmacy began administering its first doses of the vaccine four weeks ago. The rollout was a huge success but now the pharmacy is in limbo when it comes to vaccine supply.
POTTSVILLVE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Pottsville's St. Patrick's Day parade has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic but city officials say they're still marking the holiday with a number of virtual events.
In place of the parade will be several virtual contests including "Best Wearing Green", "Best St. Patrick's Day Home" and "Best St. Patrick's Day Pet Photo." An Irish-themed scavenger hunt will also be taking place.
For more information on how to enter and the specific events see the attached flyer.
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Thirteen television stations owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group will bring viewers from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Washington D.C. together to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has specifically impacted minority communities.
"COVID-19 & Communities of Color" will air on February 17, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. on WYOU. It will be available to stream on PAhomepage.com.
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — When it comes to getting segments of our society vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the biggest is the veteran community.
More than 140,000 veterans live in the 18 Pennsylvania counties served by the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.
The VA considers getting the veteran population vaccinated against COVID-19 critical to improving the health of vets and the communities where they live. It also has impacts on the VA which tens of thousands of vets rely on for services.
