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Montco Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive For COVID-19 Montco Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive For COVID-19
Montco Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive For Covid-19 Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh has tested positive for COVID-19, her office announced Monday. Arkoosh, who is the chairwoman of the county commissioner's board, announced Monday morning that she tested positive for the virus using an at-home test. The physician attributes her mild symptoms to her J&J vaccine and Moderna booster. "I'm so grateful to the scientists and researchers who made those shots possible and I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted," she said in a statement. "In the meantime, I'll be following CDC’s guidance and isolating at home." The Democ…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Former President Donald Trump has announced his endorsement of a Republican candidate for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Current Senator Pat Toomey is not seeking reelection, and with control over the US Senate at stake, Trump has backed Sean Parnell. Parnell is a US Army veteran, an author and a frequent Fox News guest. Parnell “will make Pennsylvania very proud and will fight for election integrity, strong borders, our Second Amendment, energy bobs, and so much more," Trump said in a statement. "Sean Parnell will always put America first. He has my complete and total endorsement!" Parnell…

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MontCo Health Officials Announce Rapid COVID-19 Testing Program In Schools MontCo Health Officials Announce Rapid COVID-19 Testing Program In Schools
MontCo Health Officials Announce Rapid Covid-19 Testing Program In Schools The North Penn School District is the first in Montgomery County to launch a COVID-19 rapid testing program for staff and high-risk students, following the county's announcement to expand testing efforts. With an increase in positive case numbers following the holidays, health officials hope that this county-wide program will allow for a decrease in infections and less frequent school closures. "I am extremely proud that North Penn is a partner in this assurance testing program," North Penn Superintendent Curtis R. Dietrich said in a statement. "Most importantly though, I am thrilled t…

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by Nicole Acosta