COVID 19 Update: May 18, 2020

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough 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: 
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)-  assistance for people who have exhausted unemployment benefits

“No One Should Go Hungry!”

Reminders:
Voter Service: “Time is running out.  Apply for your mail-in Ballot today!”

Complete the 2020 Census Today

The Borough continues to encourage everyone to follow the Governor’s latest “Stay at Home Order” as well as the CDC 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!