Department of Health Updates Mask Guidance Following CDC Announcement
Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam announced that the department has updated its mask guidance to reflect the announcement made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier today. “Today’s CDC announcement allows those who are fully vaccinated the opportunity to spend time outdoors, in some situations, without wearing a mask,” Acting […]
CONFIRMED: Animal Shelter Workers in Phase 1C of COVID Vaccine Rollout Plan
PVMA has confirmed that shelter workers fall under the “Pet Care (except Veterinary)” on the CDC mapping site.
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccination
The AVMA has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Veterinary Services Included in Phase 1B of COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued more detailed recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, indicating that “veterinary services” should be included in Phase 1B of the vaccine rollout.
Getting the COVID Vaccine
Pennsylvania has started to vaccinate against COVID-19 and is working to expand eligibility to more groups of people. Supplies are extremely limited, so we must prioritize who gets vaccinated first — starting with those most at risk of catching COVID and experiencing complications…
Veterinarians and Veterinary Staff Included in Phase 1B of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Plan
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: The Pennsylvania Department of Health is working to ensure everyone who wants to get the COVID-19 vaccine can get it. While the vaccine supply remains limited, our goals are to prioritize vaccinating people to provide maximum community benefits and minimize harms caused by the virus and prioritize vaccinations […]
A Statement on COVID-19 Vaccinations for Veterinarians, CVTs and Staff
Since the initial news of the Commonwealth’s plans for phased distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations was reported in December, PVMA has been continually trying to get information regarding the veterinary profession’s status in the plan. Early on, the Department of Health told us that veterinarians were in Phase 1B. As far as we know, that has […]
COVID Vaccine & Veterinary Professionals
PVMA has confirmed that veterinarians* will be included in Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, along with other healthcare providers and essential workers who are not in Phase 1A. The state Vaccine Task Force is currently planning the logistics for this new round of vaccinations. PVMA will keep veterinary professionals informed of any updates; however, […]
Vaccination of Veterinary Personnel Against COVID-19
When might veterinarians expect to be offered the opportunity to be vaccinated? Access to COVID‐19 vaccines is determined at the state, territorial, and local levels, so the answer varies by location…
Gov. Wolf: Sec. of Health Signs Expanded Mask-Wearing Order
Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April 2020 that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With this order, signed under Dr. Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and […]
