COVID 19 Update: May 18, 2020

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the  opens in a new windowBorough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.

Governor Tom Wolf announced today that providers of COVID-19 testing and treatment services will be able to be reimbursed for providing those services to uninsured patients through the federal stimulus bills.  The latest updates from the governor’s newsroom are detailed in the links provided below along with more helpful community resources and reminders.

Today from the Governor’s Newsroom:
May 18, 2020
Gov. Wolf: Federal Funding Available for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for Uninsured Patients

Gov. Wolf Stresses Roles of PA Emergency Management Agency, National Guard in Pandemic Response

Helpful Resources: 
opens in a new windowPandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)-  assistance for people who have exhausted unemployment benefits

opens in a new window“No One Should Go Hungry!”

Reminders:
opens in a new windowVoter Service: “Time is running out.  Apply for your mail-in Ballot today!”

opens in a new windowComplete the 2020 Census Today

The Borough continues to encourage everyone to follow the Governor’s latest “Stay at Home Order” as well as the  opens in a new windowCDC guidelines including hand washing, social distancing and covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.

Thank you all!  Stay safe and be well!