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  1. Pinned Tweet
    22 Dec 2020

    It's impossible to know who will get a more severe case of once infected. Some people are more at risk than others. Until everyone can get vaccinated, please mask up, stay home, avoid gathering, keep your distance, wash your hands and download COVID Alert PA.

    6 ways to slow the spread
    114 replies 42 retweets 107 likes
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  2. 12 hours ago

    In addition to wearing a mask + social distancing, it's important to continue to practice healthy habits: • wash hands often • avoid touching face • clean + disinfect frequently used surfaces • stay home if feeling sick

    8 replies 11 retweets 41 likes
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  3. Jan 15

    The December 2020 nursing home inspection + sanction information has been released: Make a nursing home complaint anonymously by calling 1-800-254-5164, filling out online complaint form, emailing c-ncomplai@pa.gov or sending complaint in mail to us.

    Nursing home complaints
    3 replies 6 retweets 17 likes
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  4. Jan 15

    Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Help is available: ▪️ CrisisTextLine: Text PA to 741741 ▪️ PA’s Support & Referral Helpline: 855-284-2494 ▪️ Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 ▪️ Coping with stress:

    mental health is just as important as physical health
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  5. Jan 15

    ✅ FACT: vaccination helps keep you from getting COVID-19. Vaccines currently available in the US are more than 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, according to clinical trials—and are important tools to stop the pandemic. More COVID-19 facts:

    covid-19 vaccine
    16 replies 7 retweets 28 likes
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  6. Jan 15

    📢 FREE testing clinics are being held in Adams, Carbon, McKean, Snyder, and Washington counties: 🗓️ Jan 20-24 🕖 9 am-6 pm 🚗 drive-thru/some indoor walk-in ✔️ open to anyone who feels they need a test 🚫 no appt needed—first come, first serve ℹ️

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  7. Retweeted
    Jan 15

    cases are still high, but the phased vaccine rollout is underway and the hope of a brighter future is in sight. Until we can rollout vaccines to the general public, we need to stay safe. Stay informed and get the help you need with our top COVID resources. (THREAD)

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  8. Jan 15

    Update (as of 1/15/21 at 12:00 am): • 6,047 additional positive cases of COVID-19 • 754,611 total cases statewide • 18,957 deaths statewide • 3,440,494 patients tested negative to date More information:

    5 replies 13 retweets 23 likes
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  9. Jan 15

    😷Wear your mask correctly every time! ✅ Make sure your mask covers your nose and mouth and is secured under your chin. ❌ Don't lower your mask to talk, cough or sneeze

    wear your mask correctly
    8 replies 54 retweets 126 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    Jan 15

    Today is the final day to sign up for 2021 health care coverage through . Browse the website to find quality coverage that works for you.

    Last day to apply for health care on pennie.com.
    34 replies 55 retweets 107 likes
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  11. Jan 15

    It's so important to continue taking steps to prevent getting and spreading : 😷 wear a mask ↔️ stay at least 6 feet from others not in your household 👋 wash your hands 👥 avoid crowds 🏠 stay home if sick, except to get medical care 📱 download COVID Alert PA

    COVID19 checklist
    16 replies 26 retweets 57 likes
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  12. Jan 14

    DOH also requested the federal government launch the Retail Pharmacy Partnership with two retail partners, TopCo Associates, LLC and Rite Aid, to expand access to vaccinate health care personnel, and eventually other phases of the state’s vaccine plan ℹ️:

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  13. Jan 14

    Today announced that the commonwealth has activated Phase B of the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, to expand its mission to include personal care and assisted living facilities, among others, throughout Pennsylvania.

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  14. Jan 14

    Helping your child get 60 minutes of physical activity every day can help prevent childhood obesity. 60 minutes sounds like a lot but it doesn't have to happen all at once. Try breaking activities into shorter chunks of time that add up to an hour!

    Aim for 60 minutes of physical activity every day
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  15. Retweeted
    Jan 14

    Both vaccines currently authorized in the United States require two doses. These vaccines are not interchangeable. The same product should be used for the two-dose vaccine series. Learn more about the clinical considerations for these vaccines: .

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  16. Retweeted
    Jan 14

    After you get a vaccine, enroll in v-safe to tell how you feel through personalized health check-ins. V-safe will also remind you to get a second vaccine dose. Your participation in CDC’s v-safe helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe. More: .

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  17. Retweeted
    Jan 14

    : January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and you can help protect your child from cervical cancer. Make sure they’re up to date on the vaccine. Most kids need two doses at ages 11-12.

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  18. Jan 14

    DYK? Cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart ❤️ If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, talk to your health care provider before shoveling snow. More winter weather safety tips ⤵️

    Winter weather safety tips
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  19. Retweeted
    Jan 14

    As part of the effort to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov Wolf has approved a temporary waiver allowing pharmacists licensed by the to order & administer COVID-19 vaccines without a physician’s order when vaccines are available to the public.

    PA Allows pharmacies to administer covid-19 vaccine, bolstering fight to stop the virus
    10 replies 29 retweets 88 likes
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  20. Jan 14

    Update (as of 1/14/21 at 12:00 am): • 7,175 additional positive cases of COVID-19 • 748,564 total cases statewide • 18,742 deaths statewide • 3,427,975 patients tested negative to date More information:

    8 replies 16 retweets 21 likes
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  21. Jan 14

    There are 2 vaccines currently authorized and recommended for use in the United States and 3 other vaccines are in large-scale clinical trials. Learn more about the different vaccines + how the vaccines work:

    COVID-19 vaccine
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