Ohio set records in recent days for both Covid infections and hospitalizations, prompting the states governor, Mike DeWine, a Republican, to mobilize additional members of the Ohio National Guard to help at hospitals one of several states to do so. In Chicago, where businesses have remained open as cases have spiked to their highest levels of the pandemic, public school leaders said they planned to return to class as scheduled on Monday despite concerns from the citys powerful teachers union about safety precautions. Jan. 1, 2022 In two short weeks, as the year closed out, the Omicron variant drove coronavirus case counts to record levels, upended air travel and left gaping She is fully vaccinated but recently recovered from a mild case of Covid. Clinical Clerks administering COVID-19 Vaccinations: This waiver allows clinical clerks licensed under the State Board of Medicine and the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine to assist in administering COVID-19 vaccinations across Pennsylvania, rather than just in the hospitals to which they have been assigned. It also waives the requirement (3) for CRNAs to administer anesthesia in cooperation with a surgeon. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r
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Across the country, workers were steeling themselves for months of disruptions to come. The United States governments response is coordinated by the National Security Council Directorate on Global Health Security and Biodefense more The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania says it has had about a 25% uptick in calls to its 211 service. A jury box in Montgomery County, Md., where jury trials are once again on hold because of the coronavirus. Here's the schedule for the shutdown for each of the major By Audra D. S. Burch,Stephanie Saul,Edgar Sandoval and Mitch Smith. Please note: the following portions of this waiver already expired, effective September 15, 2021: (1) the requirement for the English language proficiency testing requirements for RNs and LPNs, (2) the required 1,500 hours of education for PN licensure, (4) the need for board approval for CRNA graduates to practice, and (5) the requirement to demonstrate educational equivalency for CNSs.Expired:June 20,2022, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs):This waiver permits CRNPs to practice outside of their specific clinical specialty, and to prescribe drugs related to the COVID-19 pandemic outside of the established formulary. Beginning July 1, 2022, Ohioans can now legally set off fireworks but only on certain holidays. Thousands of flights have been canceled and National Guard troops have been activated to help staff hospitals. Youre unable to view this Tweet because this account owner limits who can view their Tweets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now consider Allegheny County to be in the low level of community COVID-19 activity. President Bidens to-do list in 2022 in many ways resembles the one he had when he took office in 2021. Expired:September 30, 2021, Suspension of Nurse Licensing Requirements,such as practice permits and fees, extending renewal deadlines, allowing nursing school graduates to apply for the graduate permit without sitting for the licensure examination, waiving the English language proficiency testing requirement for RN and PN Temporary Practice Permits, waiving the 1,500 hours of education requirement for licensure by endorsement and licensure by examination, and waiving the education equivalency for clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) for certification by endorsement.Expired: September 15, 2021, Barbers, Cosmetologists, Accountants and Nursing Home Administrators:This waiver extends fixed timeframes to take or complete education, examination, or training in order to receive a license.Expired:September 15, 2021, Barbers, Cosmetologists, Crane Operators, Nurses and Perfusionists:This waiver extends certain temporary permits and licenses for these professionals.Expired:September 15, 2021, Perfusionists:This waiver extends temporary licenses for graduate perfusionists.Expired:September 15, 2021, Graduate Medical Trainees:This waiver suspends certain administrative requirements for Graduate Medical Trainees.Expired:September 15, 2021, Registered Nurses & Practical Nurses:This waiver extends Temporary Practice Permits issued to RNs & PNs applying for their Pennsylvania License by Endorsement.Expired:September 15, 2021, Federal and Military Medical Personnel:This waiver suspends certain licensing requirements for military medical personnel, including members of the National Guard, during the coronavirus emergency.Expired:September 15, 2021, Suspension of certain regulations for Nurse-Midwives:This waiver allows for streamlined reactivations and suspends requirements related to identification of categories of drugs that a Certified Nurse-Midwife with Prescriptive Authority may prescribe or dispense.Expired: August 31, 2021, Pharmacists and Pharmacies:This waiver includes suspensions related to nonresident pharmacies, pharmacy technician supervision for remote processing, expiration of CPR certification, and pharmacy closure notification requirements.Expired: August 31, 2021, Occupational Therapy,Physical Therapy,andSpeech Language Pathologists:These waivers expand the scope of practice that call for "Face-to-Face", "In-Person", or "On-Site" interaction.Expired: August 31, 2021, Dentists,Oral Surgeons,Athletic Trainers,Chiropractors,Podiatrists:These waivers allow for additional medical providers to help with COVID-19 operations outside of their traditional scope of practice.Expired: August 31, 2021, Massage Therapy Students:This waiver allows a limited number of massage therapy education hours to be earned via distance learning.Expired: August 31, 2021, Chiropractors, Dentists, Optometrists, Pharmacists and Podiatrist who hold Clinical Lab Permits to Order and Administer COVID-19 Tests:This waiver allows qualified Chiropractors, Dentists, Optometrists, Pharmacists and Podiatrists to be authorized to order and administer COVID-19 testsExpired: August 31, 2021, Retired/Inactive Professionals:Reactivations for retired healthcare practitioners & licensees who went inactive or allowed their license to expire or lapse related to the following boards:State Board of Medicine, State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of Nursing, State Board of Pharmacy,State Board of Occupational Therapy, State Board of Physical Therapy, State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,and the following specific license types:Behavior Specialists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Expanded Function Dental Assistants, Funeral Directors, Nursing Home Administrators, Podiatrists, Practical Nurses (LPNs), Social Workers, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians.Expired: August 17, 2021, State Board of Medicine Retired Professionals & Out-of-State Healthcare Practitioners:Waiver extending the State Board of Medicine renewal deadline, continuing license reactivations for retired professionals (Note:The passage ofAct 21 of 2021extended the expiration date of temporary licenses issued to out-of-state healthcare practitioners to September 30th, 2021. For some parents, returning to work was the least of their worries. Children under 5 are still not eligible for them. If you are struggling to make your credit card or loan payments, contact your lender right away. Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs): This waiver permits CRNPs to practice outside of their specific clinical specialty, and to prescribe drugs related to the COVID-19 pandemic outside of the established formulary. Thousands of flights across the United States have been canceled in the past week, partly a result of staffing shortages. Individuals should refer to the 30 June 30, 2020)COVID-19 License Renewal Extensions for Nurses and OthersExpired, Notaries/Physical Presence: Limited Real Estate TransactionsPennsylvania Provides Limited Suspension of In-person Regulatory Requirements for Notaries for Real Estate TransactionsExpired, Automatic 90-Day Extension for Temp. Expired: May23,2022, Pharmacy Practitioners and Pharmacies in Other States:This waiver grants a suspension of certain licensure requirements to allow expedited temporary licensure to pharmacy practitioners and pharmacies in other states to provide goods and services to Pennsylvanians.Expired: May23,2022, Pharmacy Related Waivers:The sections of this waiver that will expire on September 30, 2021 include the suspension of the restrictive definition of "satellite pharmacy" which allowed ancillary sites during the COVID-19 emergency to be considered "satellite pharmacies", the suspension of the statutory emergency prescription section to allow pharmacists to issue a 30-day supply for an emergency script as opposed to a 72-hour supply only for nonscheduled legend drugs and schedule V controlled substances, and allowing pharmacists to dispense a 90-day supply of a medication (nonscheduled legend drugs) at one time by using the refills on the medication.Expired: May23,2022, Cosmetology Apprentices:This waiver suspends the 25 hours-per-week minimum requirement for individuals attempting to complete the necessary training hours for their cosmetology apprentice program.Expired: May23,2022, Physicians providing Prescriptions: That means her children can possibly be in classes with maskless students during this latest wave. Learn more and apply for homeowner assistance. Therefore, in accordance with section 2102-F(a.3) of the Pennsylvania Administrative Code of 1929 (amended by Act 14 of 2022), the Department of State's waiver will continue until the last day of the federal public health emergency declaration, unless the exemptions are ended sooner by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA) or the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Hi @GoogleStadia. WebAs students returned to school for the 2021-2022 school year, states set a variety of policies on education and the COVID-19 pandemic, including how schools should open to in Then we got the phone calls.. If you got doses of the Pfizer and Moderna, you can get a booster dose if it has been at least five months since the initial series of two doses. On September 4, 2020, the Department of State issued a https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/07/2022-00151/tenth-amendment-to-declaration-under-the-public-readiness-and-emergency-preparedness-act-for-medical. Vaccinations: Municipal workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Smaller carriers, like Boost, Cricket, Straight Talk, and Lifeline, use the networks of the bigger carriers. This waiver suspended the practical examination requirement for out-of-state Osteopathic Physicians applying for licensure by endorsement. Learn more and apply for water assistance, Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro, There are many other food assistance resources available. Suspension of Nurse Licensing Requirements. Check the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website for the most up-to-date information on resources and loans for businesses. Masks are now strongly encouraged, but not required, inside restaurants, gyms, retail stores, and schools. 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Behavior Specialists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Expanded Function Dental Assistants, Funeral Directors, Nursing Home Administrators, Podiatrists, Practical Nurses (LPNs), Social Workers, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians. The Hollywood superstar took the 2023 Met Gala by storm in an eye-popping custom Ralph Lauren gown with a plunging neckline and tuxedo-inspired waist, accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewels. High anxiety would be how I would describe what I am feeling, she said. Anyone can read what you share. For guidance and recommendations, visit the. With Omicrons Rise, Americans Brace for Returning to School and Work, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/01/us/omicron-covid-pandemic-despair.html. LIHWAP is a grant. Pennsylvanians can submit applications online atcompass.state.pa.us. More by Amelia Winger, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Lastly, for expiring waivers that relate to telemedicine, individuals are advised to consult the It will continue to be allowable in the same way it was allowable prior to the pandemic. Pharmacy Practitioners and Pharmacies in Other States: This waiver grants a suspension of certain licensure requirements to allow expedited temporary licensure to pharmacy practitioners and pharmacies in other states to provide goods and services to Pennsylvanians. On March 30, 2022, Act 14 of 2022 was signed into law, further extending active On Thursday, the union asked school officials to put in place a number of new precautions, including a requirement that all returning students test negative for Covid-19, or pause in-person instruction in the absence of widespread testing. It is also designed to allow CTC educators the flexibility necessary to assist these students in obtaining all the required education hours prior to their planned graduation date.Expired:October 31,2022(Act 55 of 2022extended the pilot program for three additional years), State Board of Nursing Licensees:This waiver allows CRNPs to collaborate with other physicians without signed collaborative agreements and with physicians from other states. The Penn Waste recycling facility in Manchester, York County. Hospitalizations have also risen over the past two weeks, though so far at a much slower pace than in past surges. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. We want our customers to know that if you cannot pay your bill by the due date, please contact our customer service center immediately, BEFORE the due date, at 1-800-565-7292. But the highly contagious variant is still racing across the country, and teachers, parents and workplaces are bracing for the impact. Jul 29, 2022. September 30, 2021, were extended to March 31, 2022, by Act 73 of 2021. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free, at-home COVID-19 tests through the federal government. Certain 4G mobile phones that dont support Voice over LTE may also be impacted by the shutdown, which is already underway. She added that business has gotten far slower as case counts rise: Tips have been stable, but head count went down drastically.. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. The Business Exemption Waiver Submission Period Has Now Closed So now our hopes are riding on enforcing the home rules, on the kids staying masked at school, keeping their distance and a little bottle of hand sanitizer in their backpacks.. Robbins had been wanted on a bench warrant for unlawful contact with a minor since February 2022. Virus testing last week in Norristown, Pa. Kriston Jae Bethel for The New York Times. About a quarter of children between ages 5 and 11 have received at least one dose of a vaccine. Updated: 01/10/2022 03:43 PM EST BOSTON Democrats have a message for Omicron-flooded America: get vaxxed and carry on. A week later, it spiked to 85 percent. Mr. Boren, 27, who has not had the virus, saw it all around him. For the week of March 1 through 7, the county Health Department reported 698 new COVID-19 infections, 89 hospitalizations and 8 deaths. For the hb```f``Z ",@Q -XB2+&oR8J(EBTD0`c`}Aim5s~{>MZ
88*iF_4 Pennsylvania American Water offers a customer assistance program, information regarding the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), as well as payment arrangements. Visit our newly designed Bill Assistance web page at www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist and to see available programs based on income and household size, Storm, tech issues disrupt thousands of flights nationwide (NCD). By mid-December, Brayden Boren, a high school English teacher in San Antonio, had begun to feel as if an end to the long, exhausting battle against the pandemic was within sight. Permits (Barber/Cosmetology); Waiver of Notarization Requirement for Quarterly Reports (Cosmo Schools)Pennsylvania Waives Certain Requirements for Cosmetologists and Barbers During COVID-19 EmergencyExpired, BCCO: Charity Renewal Deadline ExtensionsPennsylvania Extends Renewal Dates for Charitable Organizations During Coronavirus EmergencyExpired, Notaries Power of Attorneys, Self-Executing Wills & GuardianshipPennsylvania Allows Remote Notarization of Some Documents During Coronavirus EmergencyExpired, Lobbying Disclosure Quarterly Reports Extension of Filing DeadlineDepartment of State Extends Deadline for Filing Lobbying Disclosure Quarterly ReportsExpired, Campaign Finance Reports Temporary Waiver of NotarizationTemporary Waiver of Notarization Requirement for Campaign Finance Reports and StatementsExpired, CPR Certification (State Boards of Dentistry and Massage Therapy)Department of State Temporarily Waives CPR Rules for Two Additional Professional Licensing BoardsExpired, Post Graduate Year (PGY) Level 2 and 3 Advancement and Exam Results ReportingPennsylvania Waives Certain Requirements for Graduate Medical Trainees During COVID-19 EmergencyExpired, Extension of Various Renewal Deadlines (due July 1 Aug. 31, 2020)Pennsylvania Extends License Renewal Deadlines for Speech-Language Pathologists and AudiologistsExpired, BCCO: Association Filings (Business and Non-Profit)Pennsylvania Gives Some Businesses More Time to File Corrected Paperwork During Coronavirus EmergencyExpired, Extension of Additional Temporary Licenses and Permits That Are Due to Lapse or Expire While Licensing Exams and Centers are ClosedPennsylvania Extends Expiration Dates of Temporary Permits for Additional Licensees During COVID-19 EmergencyExpired, Pennsylvania Extends Application Expiration Dates for Real Estate AppraisersPennsylvania Extends Application Expiration Dates for Real Estate AppraisersExpired, Notaries: Extension 45-Day Appointment RulePennsylvania Extends Appointment Deadlines for NotariesExpired, Election Day Staffing in Polling Places Under Act 12 of 2020Expired, PENNDOT Driver's License Expiration ExtensionPennsylvania Waives Certain Requirements for Acceptable ID for Notary Services During COVID-19 EmergencyExpired, Extension for Members of Pennsylvania National Guard to Apply for and Cast Federal Write-In Absentee BallotsExpired, Renewal Extensions for Chiropractors, Dietitian-Nutritionists and PharmacistsPennsylvania Extends License Renewal Deadlines for Chiropractors, Dietitian-Nutritionists and PharmacistsExpired, Further Extension of Renewal Deadline for BarbersPennsylvania Extends License Renewal Deadline for the State Board of Barber ExaminersExpired, Landscape Architects - Suspension of 50% Limitation for Online CEsPennsylvania Suspends Limitation on the Number of Online Continuing Education Hours for Landscape ArchitectsExpired, Cosmetology Schools Measures to Assist in ReopeningPennsylvania Waives Certain Requirements for Cosmetology Students and Cosmetology Schools During COVID-19 EmergencyExpired, Charities DeadlinesPennsylvania Extends Deadline for Charitable Organization Registrations During COVID-19 EmergencyExpired, Nurse Renewal ExtensionPennsylvania Extends Renewal Deadlines for Certain Nursing LicensesExpired, CEs for Pollworker LicenseesCertain Licensees Can Earn Continuing Education Credits for Serving as Poll Workers in November ElectionExpired, Practical Nurse Renewal ExtensionPennsylvania Extends Renewal Deadlines for Licensed Practical NursesExpired, Massage Therapy and Dentistry - CPR CertificationsPennsylvania Further Extends Temporary Waiver of Certain CPR Rules for State Board of Massage Therapy and State Board of DentistryExpired, Pharmacy - CPRPennsylvania Further Extends Temporary Waiver of Certain CPR Rules for PharmacistsExpired, Medical Board Renewal ExtensionPennsylvania Extends License Renewal Deadline for State Board of MedicineExpired.
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