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COVID-19 News Updates

  • Delco ERA In-Person Sessions May 8, 15, 22

    Delco ERA In-Person Sessions May 8, 15, 22

    Do you or someone you love need help with rent or utility bills due to the financial impact of COVID-19? There is help!  In-person assistance for the Delco ERA program  is available on Saturday, May 8 (and also May 15 and 22) from 9am-4pm in Upper Darby. Read More »
  • May 5, 2021, COVID-19 Vaccination Update

    May 5, 2021, COVID-19 Vaccination Update

    Delaware County Community College drive-thru vaccination clinic will be open Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. only. The site will not be open on Sunday. Appointments are preferred, but drive-ups and walk-ins are welcome. Delaware County is now accepting walk-ins and drive-ups at all County vaccination sites. Appointments are still preferred. Locations, dates, and times listed below.Read More »
  • Delaware County Resumes use of Single-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

    Delaware County Resumes use of Single-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

    Following the announcement by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) to resume the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Delaware County has opened two vaccine sites that will administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Two sites will be open beginning May 1st: Delaware County Community College And Ridley High School.Read More »
  • All Adults in Pennsylvania are Eligible for Vaccine Tomorrow (4/13/21)

    All Adults in Pennsylvania are Eligible for Vaccine Tomorrow (4/13/21)

    Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that effective tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID -19 vaccine. The Department of Health noted that there is ongoing appointment availability in many parts of the state even as Phase 1A and B continue and 1C begins today.Read More »
  • April 1, 2021, COVID-19 Vaccination Update

    April 1, 2021, COVID-19 Vaccination Update

    This is our weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Update, sent to residents who have pre-registered with the County of Delaware to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.Read More »
  • Delaware County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

    Delaware County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

    Delaware County officially launched the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Grant Program on March 26. The program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $37 million is available to residents to assist with past due rent and an outstanding utility bill.Read More »
  • COVID UPDATE: Gov. Wolf – Effective April 4, More Options for Restaurants and Other Businesses, Mass Gathering Maximums Increase

    COVID UPDATE: Gov. Wolf – Effective April 4, More Options for Restaurants and Other Businesses, Mass Gathering Maximums Increase

    Effective April 4, restaurants may resume bar service; alcohol service will be allowed without the purchase of food; the curfew for removing alcoholic drinks from tables will be lifted; and indoor dining capacity will be raised to 75 percent for those restaurants that are currently self-certified and those that undergo the self-certification process, which involves agreeing to strictly comply to all public health safety guidelines and orders, including the cleaning and mitigation protocols and other operational requirements contained in the Governor and Secretary of Health’s mitigation and enforcement orders issued on November 23, 2020, as amended. Those restaurants that do not self-certify may raise […]Read More »
  • PA’s CHIRP: “COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program.”

    PA’s CHIRP: “COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program.”

    We want to pass along some information on PA's CHIRP: “COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program.”   The application for this grant opens up on Monday, March 15 and we are asking for your help in distributing this to your accommodations and food service businesses. Read More »
  • Delaware County Partners with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to Host  Long-Term COVID-19 Testing Site in Upland

    Delaware County Partners with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to Host Long-Term COVID-19 Testing Site in Upland

    The drive-thru testing clinic will be operational Tuesdays through Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the U.S. Army Reserve in Upland. Up to 450 patients will be able to be tested per day using the mid-nasal passage swab PCR test.Read More »
  • Feb. 3rd Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Feb. 3rd Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Delaware County Government is one of several vaccine providers in the County. The County is working with all COVID-19 vaccine partners including hospitals, care homes, pharmacies, and eventually doctors’ offices and urgent cares, to get the vaccine out as quickly as possible. The shortage of vaccine supply nationwide continues to be a hurdle.Read More »
  • Jan. 28 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Jan. 28 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Delaware County is administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon and at the Aston Community Center.  Vaccination is by appointment only. People who live or work in Delaware County can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine by completing a form found on the Chester County Health Department’s COVID-19 website. Vaccines are free of charge and for people age 16 and older who live or work in Delaware County. The form can be found here: https://chesco.seamlessdocs.com/f/delcovacRead More »
  • Jan. 21 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Jan. 21 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Please find below the information Delaware County has updated regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations as of January 21, 2021. The Chester County Health Department has adjusted its Phase 1A populations to include individuals 65 and older and those ages 16-64 with certain underlying medical conditions. The Chester County Health Department is updating its vaccine interest forms to reflect changes in vaccine recommendations that were announced yesterday. The updated forms will be available on Thursday, Jan. 21 here: chesco.org/covidvaccine Anyone who has previously submitted the form for Group 1B and now qualifies for Group 1A does not need to complete a new form. […]Read More »
  • Jan. 14 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Jan. 14 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County

    Delaware County residents are urged to complete an interest survey for the COVID-19 vaccine. The County is currently administering COVID-19 vaccinations to Delaware County residents in the priority Phase 1A group. This group includes healthcare workers, EMS workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, and medical examiner and funeral staff.Read More »
  • COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE

    COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE

    Delaware County is currently administering COVID-19 vaccinations to Delaware County residents in the priority Phase 1A group. This group includes healthcare workers, EMS workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, and medical examiner and funeral staff. Due to the limited supply of the vaccine, healthcare workers, EMS staff, long-term care facilities, and medical examiner and funeral staff are the priority for vaccination distribution. Delaware County is committed to ensuring a safe and timely distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination and continues to work with the County’s hospitals and the Chester County Health Department to administer the vaccine as quickly as possible. […]Read More »
  • UPDATE: 12/31/2020 – Gov. Wolf Announces New Protective Mitigation Efforts To Expire On Jan 4th

    UPDATE: 12/31/2020 – Gov. Wolf Announces New Protective Mitigation Efforts To Expire On Jan 4th

    UPDATE: 12/31/2020 - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced that the COVID-19 limited-time mitigation orders will expire on Jan. 4, 2021 at 8:01 AM as planned. Mitigation efforts will revert to the earlier orders originally released on Nov. 23, 2020.Read More »
  • Updated COVID-19 Guidance CCHD and PADOH

    Updated COVID-19 Guidance CCHD and PADOH

    PADOH amended their travel order to clarify travel quarantine; CCHD recommends all close contacts get tested when they begin showing symptoms or get tested 7days after exposure for those who do not show symptoms.Read More »
  • Delco Calls for Additional COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies

    Delco Calls for Additional COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies

    During its Nov. 18 public meeting, Delaware County Council voted to pass a resolution requesting that Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health enact additional COVID-19 mitigation strategies. The resolution is in response to an alarming spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the county.Read More »
  • DELCO COVID-19 Press Conference – Nov. 12th

    DELCO COVID-19 Press Conference – Nov. 12th

    Delaware County is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases in the county, and is approaching the highest number of outbreaks since the height of the pandemic. The recent spike in cases has resulted in Delaware County hospitals having to divert patients, longer than normal wait times in emergency rooms, and first responders and healthcare essential workers are being affected. Delaware County held a press conference to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic on Nov. 12 at 2:00p.m.Read More »
  • Aston Township Community Update – September 25, 2020

    Aston Township Community Update – September 25, 2020

    ASTON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY UPDATE – Updated September 25, 2020 Aston Township Community Center The Aston Township Community Center will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning October 1, 2020. Meeting rooms are available for use – A request must be submitted to the Township Building for Approval. Gymnasium will remain closed until January 1, 2021. Aston Township Public Library The Aston Township Public Library currently remains closed to the public, please check their website (www.astonlibrary.org) or their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/astonlibrary) for any updates to their re-opening date. Aston Township Parks and Playgrounds All Township parks and […]Read More »
  • Applications for Delco CARES Housing Assistance Program Available September 1

    Applications for Delco CARES Housing Assistance Program Available September 1

    Residents affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic may be eligible for mortgage, rent, and utility assistance. Assistance is now available through the Delco CARES Program to qualified renters and homeowners in Delaware County who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More »
  • Assistance Programs Available in Aston Township

    Assistance Programs Available in Aston Township

    In this difficult time we recognize that many township residents and businesses are facing a multitude of challenges. There is no single remedy to address the diverse needs of our community. We have assembled a list of various assistance programs offered by many different organizations and agencies throughout the region. We hope that this list is useful in helping the members of our community find some relief in this difficult time. Aston Township Assistance programs Neighbors helping neighbors An Aston Business Association outreach program whose mission is to help our neighbors in times of need throughout the year with the help […]Read More »
  • Wolf Orders: Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces

    Wolf Orders: Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces

    Wednesday July 1st, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine. Under the order, signed under Dr. Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Act, masks must be worn whenever a person leaves their home. The order takes effect immediately.Read More »
  • ATTENTION! Round 2 Delco Strong Grants Application Opens July 7th

    ATTENTION! Round 2 Delco Strong Grants Application Opens July 7th

    Round # 2 of Delco Strong Grants Available to Assist Local Businesses and Non-Profits. Applications for FOR-PROFIT businesses will be accepted July 7th through July 9th @ 5:00pm. Applications for NON-PROFIT businesses will be accepted July 7th through July 21st @ 5:00pm. For eligibility requirements and application instructions visit: https://delcostrong.delcopa.org/Read More »
  • Community Update – June 26, 2020 Going Green!

    Community Update – June 26, 2020 Going Green!

    ASTON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY UPDATE For Release June 26, 2020   Aston Township Community Center The Community Center will remain closed until August 1, 2020 Aston Township Public Library The Aston Township Public Library currently remains closed to the public, please check their website (www.astonlibrary.org) or their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/astonlibrary) for any updates to their re-opening date. Aston Township Parks and Playgrounds Parks and playgrounds will open on July 6, 2020 following CDC Guidelines. 6 feet social distancing must be practiced. Masks must be worn. It is recommended to bring hand sanitizer to use, as there is no place to wash your […]Read More »
  • Helping Small Businesses to be Great Again

    Helping Small Businesses to be Great Again

    (In the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic) On March 19, 2020 Governor Wolf ordered the Closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Virus.  Restaurants and Bar Dine-In establishments were ordered to close on March 18th with enforcement to start on Saturday, March 21st.  Then on March 30th, the Governor issued a Stay at Home Order through April 30th which was subsequently extended until June 4, 2020.Read More »
  • Governor Wolf Amends The ‘Stay at Home’ Order – Through June 4, 2020

    Governor Wolf Amends The ‘Stay at Home’ Order – Through June 4, 2020

    With the April 1 statewide stay-at-home orders set to expire tonight at midnight, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today extended the orders for all counties in red, and signed new orders for the 24 counties moving to yellow at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow morning, May 8. The extended stay-at-home order remains the same as the original statewide stay-at-home order announced on April 1, which was set to expire tonight at midnight and is now extended to June 4. The yellow phase order provides guidance for those counties entering the yellow phase of reopening tomorrow. The yellow phase order […]Read More »
  • UPDATE: Township Building To Open on May 4th

    UPDATE: Township Building To Open on May 4th

    Township offices at 5021 Pennell Road will reopen with limited access beginning on May 4, 2020. All visitors will be required to strictly comply with the CDC social distancing and face covering guidelines. Visitors will be asked to wait outside and wear a mask while maintaining a distance of 6 feet apart as they wait to be accepted into the building. Once in the building visitors will be able to conduct business with the building department through the 2nd floor lobby service window. Permits may still be submitted to the Code Department may be done by mail, fax, email or a […]Read More »
  • Guidance For Businesses in Construction Industry

    Guidance For Businesses in Construction Industry

    Please visit our building department page for more information regarding PA State guidance for the safe operation of construction-related activity during the COVID-19 disaster emergency.Read More »
  • REPLAY: Delco County Council Press Conference COVID-19 Update

    REPLAY: Delco County Council Press Conference COVID-19 Update

    Delaware County Council will hold a press conference updating residents on COVID-19 on Friday, April 24 at 2:30pm. The event will be broadcast live on delcopa.gov and on the Delaware County Council’s Facebook page.Read More »
  • Governor Wolf Amends The ‘Stay at Home’ Order – Through May 8, 2020

    Governor Wolf Amends The ‘Stay at Home’ Order – Through May 8, 2020

    Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced that the statewide stay-at-home orders issued on April 1 to protect Pennsylvanians and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will be extended until Friday, May 8 at 12:01 AM. The initial order was set to expire on April 30. “It is clear that our early and aggressive efforts to mitigate this spread of this highly contagious and deadly virus are working. While we begin to seek ways to move forward, it’s imperative that we continue to take strong precautions to protect Pennsylvanians and ensure that our health care system is not […]Read More »
  • US Families First Coronavirus Response Act

    US Families First Coronavirus Response Act

    EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - PAID SICK LEAVE AND EXPANDED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.Read More »
  • Why It’s Important To Wear A Mask In Public

    Why It’s Important To Wear A Mask In Public

    The Delaware County Director Public Relations would like to remind us that it's critical that we're all wearing masks when we're in public. COVID-19 can spread BEFORE we show symptoms.  Attached is a graphic explaining the importance.Read More »
  • Important update From Governor Wolf On School Closings

    Important update From Governor Wolf On School Closings

    Pennsylvania schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic that has sickened thousands and caused hundreds of deaths statewide, under an order signed Thursday by the state’s education secretary. The extended shutdown order affects more than 1.7 million students in public and private K-12 schools. It means children will spend the rest of the year learning remotely. Read More »
  • Governor Wolf Urges All Pennsylvanians To Wear A Mask

    Governor Wolf Urges All Pennsylvanians To Wear A Mask

    Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is urging all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. To be clear, the Governor and Secretary of Health are urging everyone to reserve N-95 and paper masks for healthcare workers, and therefore are recommending the use of a cloth or homemade mask for everyday use.Read More »
  • TAX UPDATE: New Tax Filing Deadlines Established for COVID-19

    TAX UPDATE: New Tax Filing Deadlines Established for COVID-19

    Due to the COVID-19 Virus  the following tax deadlines are now in effect. Please consult each of the related agency websites for details and updates regarding future deadline changes and procedures. 2019 PA State Income Tax: July 15, 2020   www.revenue.pa.gov 2019 U.S. Federal Income Tax: July 15, 2020   www.irs.gov 2019 Aston Earned Income: July 15, 2020  www.keystonecollects.com 2019 Actual Business & Mercantile: July 31, 2020  http://www.mrrsllc.com 2020 Aston Township Real Estate Tax Discount: April 30, 2020   astontownship.net 2020 Delaware County Real Estate Tax Discount: April 30, 2020   www.delcopa.gov 2020 Business Privilege License: July 31, 2020  http://www.mrrsllc.comRead More »
  • Governor Wolf Amends The ‘Stay at Home’ Order – Through April 30, 2020

    Governor Wolf Amends The ‘Stay at Home’ Order – Through April 30, 2020

    As COVID-19 cases continue to grow and the state continues to seek relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine revised their “Stay at Home” orders to include Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin and Schuylkill counties, bringing the state total to 26 counties under a stay-at-home order. This order takes effect at 8 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2020, and will continue until April 30. All stay-at-home orders are now extended through April 30. All Pennsylvania schools will remain closed until further notice. Non-life-sustaining business closures remain in effect. The order […]Read More »
  • Family Friendly Activities To Help Cope with COVID-19

    Family Friendly Activities To Help Cope with COVID-19

    As we join the nation in doing our best to blunt the impact of the Coronavirus, we thought it would be helpful to suggest some family fun activities to pass the time. Below we has begun to assemble a list of links for some inspiration. Thanks for doing your part. Be safe!Read More »
  • Trash and Recycling Update – March 20, 2020

    Trash and Recycling Update – March 20, 2020

    Due to the COVID-19 Virus and the limited/rotating staff currently operating at the Township, after today, Friday March 20, 2020 Aston Township Public Works will only be collecting TRASH AND RECYCLING from residents.  Tree branch as well as metal and appliance collection will not continue until further notice. We appreciate and thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time.Read More »
  • SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available for PA Businesses

    SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available for PA Businesses

    Governor Tom Wolf today requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) implement an SBA disaster declaration to provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. “The impact of financial losses related to COVID-19 will be felt for years to come,” said Gov. Wolf. “But these low-interest loans can help bridge the gap between economic losses now and economic recovery in the future.”Read More »
  • Pennsylvania Workers Affected by COVID-19 May be Eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

    Pennsylvania Workers Affected by COVID-19 May be Eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

    Harrisburg, PA – Workers in Pennsylvania who are impacted by COVID-9 may be eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation benefits, Secretary of Labor & Industry (L&I) Jerry Oleksiak announced today. Unemployment compensation claims should be submitted online for faster processing. “As Pennsylvania and the nation implement mitigation efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, it is important to relieve some of the financial pressures our workers are facing so they can focus on remaining healthy and safe,” said Secretary Oleksiak. “The best option is for employers to offer their employees paid time off. If leave is not available and your job has […]Read More »
  • Declaration of Disaster Emergency – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Declaration of Disaster Emergency – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    As of March 13, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Aston Township has issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency due to the Coronavirus- “COVID-19”. What this means is the COVID-19 Coronavirus could endanger the health, safety and welfare of a substantial number of persons residing in Aston Township, especially our senior citizens, and create problems greater in scope than the Township may be able to resolve.Read More »
  • DELCO Alert and New Delaware County Coronavirus Website

    DELCO Alert and New Delaware County Coronavirus Website

    The Delaware County Department of Intercommunity Health Communications has established a Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource website to keep residents informed with up-to-date communication regarding the status of the virus in Delaware County.Read More »
  • Aston Township Board of Health Coronavirus Release

    Aston Township Board of Health Coronavirus Release

    Township residents are probably aware of the Coronavirus outbreak which first appeared in China and has now reached our shores. This virus, known as COVID-19, causes respiratory illness with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms can include Fever, Cough, and Shortness of Breath and may appear anywhere from 2-14 days after exposure. Residents can reduce their risk of infection by doing the following: FREQUENT washing of hands with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Avoid close contact with people who may be sick. As of today, there are no confirmed cases in Pennsylvania. Additional information can […]Read More »

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