NORRISTOWN — Montgomery County health officials reported that additional cases of a more contagious coronavirus variant, first documented in the United Kingdom, have been identified in the county.
NORRISTOWN — Characterizing it as unethical, Montgomery County officials say some residents are sharing COVID-19 vaccine appointment links on social media at a time when the county is dealing with
NORRISTOWN â Acknowledging that scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment is challenging for those who donât have internet access, Montgomery County health officials plan to launch a phone call center to assist those who donât have a computer in registering for a shot.
âEarly next week, we will open a call center for Montgomery County residents to answer questions about vaccinations. Shortly after that, we will add the ability to pre-register for vaccination by phone for those that do not have internet access or an email,â county Commissionersâ Chairwoman Dr. Valerie Arkoosh revealed at a news briefing this week.
âWeâre very pleased to be able to offer this to anyone who doesnât have either internet access or a working email address,â Arkoosh said.
10,000 children benefit from generosity of Sheetz employees and customers
The Dispatch
The Salvation Army and Sheetz have collaborated to do good by bringing holiday cheer to underprivileged children for several years. They announced the successful conclusion of their 2020 Sheetz For the Kidz™ holiday program, which was part of The Salvation Army’s ‘Rescue Christmas’ campaign. Thanks to Sheetz employees’ and customers’ generosity, nearly 10,000 children in need from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina were able to celebrate the holiday season with new toys, clothes and basic needs.
Prior to COVID-19, the Sheetz For the Kidz program worked with The Salvation Army to identify underprivileged children within Sheetz’s footprint and collect their holiday wish lists. Sheetz employees from each operating area would purchase items on the children’s wish lists, wrap them and host parties for all the participating children. Customer donat