Susquehanna Conference Disaster Response

PA mask order will be lifted by June 28  or at 70 percent vaccination The PA Department of Health announced that the commonwealth’s mask order will be lifted by June 28  or when 70 percent of adults get their second dose, whichever comes first. Pennsylvania will continue to follow the CDC guidance for wearing a mask where required by law, rule, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. For additional information, click PA Mask Order For CDC guidelines, click here: CDC Mask Guidance COVID-19 RESILIENCE: Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Care Discoveries in a Pandemic Vibrant’s Crisis Emotional Care Team will host a symposium on COVID-19 + RESILIENCE: SYMPOSIUM ON MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL CARE DISCOVERIES IN A PANDEMIC.  The virtual symposium will feature key learning from COVID-19 and will highlight how organizations can continue to advocate for the mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of others in the face of the ongoing effects of thi...

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens On May 10th, children aged 12 years and older became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To answer questions about vaccinating children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shared a COVID-19 Vaccines for Preteens and Teens fact sheet with information on safety, possible side effects, and tips on what to do before, during and after your child’s vaccination. Additional resources for parents are listed in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Parents of Adolescents Toolkit (also available in Spanish ) Gov. Wolf Signs Renewal of COVID-19 Disaster Declaration to Aid in Recovery “The disaster declaration allows more medical professionals to administer vaccines, ensures families harmed financially by the pandemic have access to healthy food through SNAP benefits and ensures Pennsylvania counties and businesses remain eligible for federal disaster recovery dollars." Full article HERE . Doug Hoy SUSUMC Disast...

To: Susquehanna Conference  From: Doug Hoy  Date: Monday, May 17, 2021  Subject: CDC PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE  www.susmb.org   Facebook: @SUSDisasterResponse Twitter: @UMCDisResp  “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and  perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope…" (Romans 5:3-4).  On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released interim public health recommendations  indicating people who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear a mask or physically distance themselves when indoors or outdoors. In doing so, the CDC has recognized the “vaccines in the United States are highly effective at  protecting vaccinated people against symptomatic and severe COVID-19,” and “that fully vaccinated people are less  likely to have asymptomatic infection or transmit SARS-CoV-2 to others.” T...

You Are the Help Until Help Arrives Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. Learn five simple steps that can enable you to save a life. For additional information and online training opportunities, please click here: You Are the Help Communities of Strength May is Older Americans Month. And, FEMA will present a free webinar, “Communities of Strength,” to share their best practices, lessons learned and stories from the field including their COVID-19 response highlighting community strength. Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET To register, click here: Communities of Strength 5 Types of Phishing Attacks to Watch For Phishing Comes In Many Forms, As Fraudsters Work Across Email And Other Communications Channels To Steal From Your Company.  For additional information, click here: Phishing Attacks CDC Updates Pandemic Travel Recommendations CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated, because travel increases you...

Wolf Administration to Lift Mitigation Orders On Memorial Day, Mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM. Masking is still required indoors and outdoors until 70% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated. Updates will not prevent municipalities and school districts from continuing and implementing stricter mitigation efforts.  Governor’s Press Release Crack down on companies peddling fake COVID treatments and cures The Federal Trade Commission has sent 30 warning letters to companies that claimed their products can prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. The companies involved peddling everything from chiropractic adjustments, exercise sessions, nasal mists and rinses, vitamins, supplements, and extracts. For tips on spotting unsupported treatment claims, click here: Fake COVID Treatments