July 6 - Township Building Reopened to the Public
June 28 - PA Mask Mandate Rescinded
May 31 - Expiration of Orders
Which targeted mitigation orders expired on May 31, 2021?
Most
sections of the Secretary of Health's Mitigation and Enforcement Order
and the Governor's Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity Order, and all
subsequent amendments expired on May 31, 2021. The Department of
Health continues to strongly encourage all businesses, school
activities, and individual Pennsylvanians to follow existing
CDC guidance to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including implementing physical distancing, practicing hand hygiene, and other strategies.
Will businesses be required to maintain 6 feet of physical distance after the orders expire on May 31, 2021?
While
businesses will not be required to implement any of the provisions in
the mitigation orders after they expire on May 31, 2021, the Department
of Health continues to strongly encourage all businesses and
Pennsylvanians to follow existing
CDC guidance to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including implementing physical distancing, practicing hand hygiene, and other strategies.
The
targeted mitigation orders do not apply to health care providers.
Health care providers should continue operating under industry specific
state and federal guidance. The requirements such as testing and
reporting new cases will remain in place for hospitals and long-term
care facilities. Maintaining requirements for hospitals and long-term
care facilities will allow Pennsylvania to continue to closely monitor
COVID-19 spread while lifting other restrictions.
Will the lifting of targeted mitigation orders result in any
changes to the current contact tracing and quarantine process after May
31, 2021?
No,
lifting the targeted mitigation orders does not change the process for
case investigation or contact tracing, or subsequent isolation or
quarantine guidance that may result from those processes. These
essential public health measures will remain, just as they do for many
other diseases, as they are not part of any order of the Secretary of
Health or Governor.
Can local municipalities, jurisdictions, and businesses implement or continue stricter mitigation strategies after May 31, 2021?
Yes,
local municipalities, school districts, businesses and jurisdictions
may implement stricter mitigation strategies now and after May 31, 2021.
The Department of Health continues to strongly encourage all
businesses, schools and individual Pennsylvanians to follow existing
CDC guidance to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including implementing physical distancing, practicing hand hygiene, and other strategies.
Montgomery County Vaccine Information & Registration
Montgomery
County Office of Public Health is operating no cost COVID-19 vaccine clinics at various locations within the County. For more information on locations and registration information please visit Montgomery County vaccine information page.
Yorktown Pharmacy, located at 8110 Old York Rd. Elkins Park, has asked Cheltenham Township to remind Township residents that they are a local option for those looking for a local CCOVID-19 vaccine provider. All questions should be referred to the pharmacy https://www.yorktownpharmacyrx.com
TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation to vaccine appointments at Montgomery County vaccination clinics listed above is available at no cost to the rider, calling ahead is encouraged.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Testing Information
Montgomery County offers no cost COVID-19 testing at six locations within Montgomery County. These tests are by appointment only, do
not require a vehicle and are self-administered tests. For
testing information or to register, please visit the Montgomery County
Office of Public Health Testing Location Webpage by clicking here.
If you
are unable to schedule a test online, please call 610-970-2937 to
schedule an appointment. Phone registration opens at 7:00 a.m daily,
lines will be open until all appointments slots are filled on the
morning of the intended appointment day. Language line interpretation is
available. These sites are
outdoors and are subject to closure on short notice due to bad weather.
Only same day appointments are available. Below are the 6 County Test locations. Hours for each location may vary. For exact times and dates see the link above.
Ardmore Testing Site
114 West Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
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Norristown Testing Site
1401 Dekalb Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
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Pottstown Testing Site
364 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
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Willow Grove Testing Site
2522 W. Moreland Rd.
Willow Grove, PA |
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Mental Health R
esources
Text HOME to 741741 from
anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A
live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from
our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you
move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Mental Health Montgomery County
Mobile Crisis provides immediate support for crisis situations, but
also assistance with managing recurring or future crises. Support is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-855-634-HOPE (4673). This service is available to anyone in Montgomery County, including children, teens, adults, and families.
National Association of School Psychologists:
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Cheltenham Township Substance Abuse & Mental Health Committee:
Resources for Coping in Times of COVID-19
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Cheltenham Township Operations
Cheltenham Township is committed to continuing to provide essential, life-sustaining services, such as Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Service and Refuse Collection, among others to the community during this difficult time. Our Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services are fully staffed and operational as usual. For true emergencies, dial 911. The Police Department's non-emergency phone number is (215) 885-1600. Please do not call 911 to inquire about testing for COVID-19. Contact your healthcare provider for instructions and guidance.
The Township Building is now open to the public. A new security system has been implemented and visitors will need to ring the buzzer by the door for entry and assistance.
The Public Works Building is open to the public on a limited basis: from 7:00am-1:00pm during the week.
NOTE: Bulk drop-offs are ONLY permitted on Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm, cash or check payment.
Please note that all
persons utilizing Township parks, recreation facilities, and buildings must
maintain appropriate physical distances of at least six feet and
practice proper hygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Please
stay safe and remain diligent in practicing proper pandemic safety
techniques so we can continue to remain open and moving forward in a
positive direction. Thank you for your continued patience and
cooperation.
If you have questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, call (215) 887-1000 , ext. 339 or email: [email protected].
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Information
Commonwealth of PA Health Department COVID-19 Tracking
Center for Disease Control COVID-19 Website
What to do if you think you have COVID-19
Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 if you contracted the virus
Montgomery County COVID-19 Resources
Residents who have questions about Montgomery County specific information can call a public Inquiry Line at (610) 631-3000 between 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Montco's Ready Radio FM station is now available to listen online: https://rdo.to/MCDPS. The messages are in English, Spanish, and Korean.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Tracking Website
https://data-montcopa.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19
Montgomery County Office of Public Health
https://www.montcopa.org/513/Public-Health
Montgomery County Emergency Food Pantries and School Meals
Emergency Food Sites and School Lunch
Unemployment
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQs
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act creates a new temporary federal program called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). In general, PUA provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits to individuals not eligible for regular unemployment compensation or extended benefits, including those who have exhausted all rights to such benefits.
https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/CARES-Act/Pages/PUA-FAQs.aspx
COVID-19 Employment Opportunities in PA
https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/COVID19Employment
Employee Rights PA
https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/CARES-Act/Pages/PUA-FAQs.aspx
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