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Resource Update: June 28, 2021

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Department Of Health Lifting Universal Masking Order The Pennsylvania Department of Health today has lifted the order requiring universal face coverings  on Monday, June 28. Even though the universal masking order has been lifted, businesses, organizations, health care providers and other entities maintain the option of requiring employees, guests or customers to wear a mask, regardless of their vaccination status. "Dirty Dozen" tax scams for 2021 The Internal Revenue Service has begun its "Dirty Dozen" list for 2021 with a warning for taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to be on the lookout for these 12 nefarious schemes and scams. This year's "Dirty Dozen" will be separated into four separate categories: Pandemic-related scams like Economic Impact Payment theft; Personal information cons including phishing, ransomware and phone "vishing;" Ruses focusing on unsuspecting victims like fake charities and senior/immigrant fra...

Resource Update: June 21, 2021

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Emphasis on Vaccine Safety for Teens and Young Adults First Lady Frances Wolf and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson moderated a panel discussion on vaccine safety for teens and young adults. Entitled Vax Facts: Teen Edition, the discussion was the fifth event in a series that seeks to provide relevant and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines and address the questions of concerned citizens. More details from the discussion, including the full video can be found on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Facebook page or on PAcast .