May 5, 2020: COVID-19 Update from the Centre Region Emergency Management Program

May 5, 2020: COVID-19 Update from the Centre Region Emergency Management Program

Centre Region Specific News:

Centre Region COG: Spring Bulk Waste Collection will occur between May 18 - 22 on the regular collection day for curbside trash collection customers in Benner, College. Ferguson, Harris, and Patton Townships. This collection does not include multi-family buildings or complexes with dumpster service. Residents are advised to keep tires, electronics, and appliances separate from other bulk waste. We also ask that households with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 call the COG office at 234-7198 to schedule a separate pick up. More information can be found at www.crcog.net/bulkwaste

Centre Region Parks and Recreation: Centre Region Parks and Recreation announced operational changes for when the county moves to yellow status. You can read more here: https://www.facebook.com/centreregionready/

News from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

The Governor extended the Stay At Home Order to May 8th. The Governor announced his approach to re-opening the state. You can read more about the red/yellow/green phasing here: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-reopening-targeted-for-may-8-in-north-central-northwest/

The Governor provided guidance for businesses that are reopening under the yellow phase. You can find that guidance here: https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200504-COVID-19-Business-Guidance.pdf?fbclid=IwAR04NS58d7v1LaMo47IOR2xppPCMrnvYY4C75h610U5g9bpFuWaHjCexVNU

DCNR will begin opening some of its facilities that are located in the yellow area. You can read more here: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/AlertDetails.aspx

There are now 50,957 cases in PA. There are 106 cases in Centre County. 1,071 people have tested negative for COVID-19. Today is the first time since April 1st that new confirmed cases have been under 1,000 for two straight days.

The Department of Health's dashboard shows the number of cases per zip code. You can find the dashboard here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/bc92e33cfd5d417795f7a7a1a5cb3b1d/

Resources for residents:

Residents can get more information on our special COVID-19 website. The site is updated daily by State College Borough. You can find that site here: https://www.statecollegepa.us/coronavirus

Residents can also get information on the Centre Region Ready Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/centreregionready/

Next update will be sent May 6th.

For questions or more information, please contact Centre Region Public Information Officer Amy Farkas by email at manager@harristownship.org or by phone at 466-6228.