It has been more than a month since the first COVID-19 related death in the U.S. Since that day at the end of February, nearly three thousand people have died and nearly six thousand Pennsylvanians are reportedly infected with the virus.
People still have many questions about the virus, how to avoid exposure and what to do if you experience symptoms.
Dr. Gerald Maloney, DO, is the Chief Medical Officer for Geisinger hospitals and he joins Thursday’s Smart Talk to answer questions about COVID-19 and stopping the spread.
While the economic effect of the COVID-19 global pandemic will be tallied over the coming months, the impact to local communities is immediate.
College towns took a double hit; businesses were closed indefinitely, and a sizable percentage of the population left town. Students are now finishing their coursework at home and online.
What are the unexpected consequences of their abrupt departure?
Appearing on Smart Talk Thursday to discuss the impact are Scott Brown, President of the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce, home to Shippensburg University and Vern Squier, President and CEO of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County, home to Penn State’s main campus.
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