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As the COVID-19 pandemic upends society, MyChesCo is gathering in one place all the latest news and insights impacting Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Information About COVID-19
COVID-19 is a novel strain of coronavirus that causes mild flu-like symptoms, but severe cases can be fatal.
According to the CDC, COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
If you develop symptoms, the Chester County Health Department is advising you to stay home and call your healthcare provider.
If symptoms worsen, contact your healthcare provider or call 9-1-1 emergency and seek care immediately. Let them know of your potential exposure to COVID-19.
For general questions about COVID-19, call the Pennsylvania hotline at 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258).
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — What is it like for diverse populations to seek – and provide — health care during COVID-19?
Chester County Economic Development Council Focuses On Health Care Equity & Diverse Populations During COVID-19 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Benchmark Federal Credit Union announced that it has donated $10,000 to pay chamber of commerce membership dues for 34 small businesses and nonprofits in Chester County …
$10,000 Donation Pays Chamber of Commerce Dues for Dozens of Chester County Businesses Read More
Recently Dr. Scanlon gave a presentation along with the recommendation to start the school year with children being at home with full remote learning.
An Open Letter to Staff and Residents of the West Chester Area School District Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Downingtown East Alumni, Shreya Mitra, currently at Northeastern University, and Riya Mitra, a Downingtown STEM Academy student, are working with a 501c3 non-profit called TeleHealth Access …
COVID-19 Senior Relief: TeleHealth Access for Seniors Read MoreThere are not many jobs that you can pick for your career path that you simply know you will always have job security, but medicine is one of them. People …
Healthcare Workers Hit with Pay Cuts and Lay Offs Read More
In the wake of COVID-19, we will see changed economies, consumer behaviors and expectations of both employers and employees. A gradual and systematic return to work will prove impactful to …
Are You Ready to Return? Legal Issues Every Employer Should Consider Read More
In a land where the Declaration of Independence is considered one of our nation’s founding documents, where is the independent relationship between a lender and a borrower using funds from …
COVID-19: Where Is the Independent Relationship Between a Lender and A Borrower Using Funds from the American Taxpayers? Read More
EXTON, PA — Working hand-in-hand with Chester County government officials, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is attaining more than 3.5 million face masks for the county’s Department of …
Chester County Secures 3.5 Million Face Masks for Frontline Health Care Workers Through Business Relationships in China Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Benchmark Federal Credit Union is offering Chester County business owners an addition or an alternative to the federal government’s newly created SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) via the …
Benchmark Federal Credit Union Offers Up to $1 Million in Interest‐Free Loans for Chester County Business Owners Read MoreAs discussed in a previous article, the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which addresses employee leave taken between April 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, …
Update for Small Businesses Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Read More