COVID 19 Update

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PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IS A TEAM EFFORT. WE’RE IN THIS FIGHT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY…TOGETHER!

It's important that everyone takes precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19.  Stay informed. See information and resource links below.

Governor Wolf’s Mask Mandate Order takes effect 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. Click here to learn more about the Governor’s mandate.

Click here to read the District’s state approved 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan.

Harrisburg School District Mask Policy: All adults and students will be required to wear face masks while inside of Harrisburg School District buildings. Vaccinated teachers can substitute a shield instead of a mask when providing instruction. Students will have mask breaks while eating and outdoors. For outdoor sporting events at Severance Field, masks are optional, but recommended. As a District, we will continue our commitment to promote safety and mitigate risks associated with the spread of COVID-19. 

Click here to check out our Return to School Operations Video to learn how our Facilities team cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects our schools/District buildings.

Don’t Wait! Vaccinate! Learn about free vaccines that are available at Hamilton Health Center, UPMC, and at various PA Department of Health locations.

• Hamilton Health Center:  To schedule your free vaccination at Hamilton Health Center call (717) 230-3991 or click here for Covid-19 vaccine information click here.
• UPMC:  To schedule your free vaccination at UPMC call 844-UPMCVAC (844-876-2822) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week or click here for vaccine information.
• Pennsylvania Department of Health: Click here for local and/or statewide vaccine information.

Popular PA Department of Health Resources

Pennsylvania has many resources to help adults, children, families, and communities stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Browse the topics below to find what you need, and/or use the Responding to COVID-19 guide to view resources for Pennsylvanians in one place.

COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing Information

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Symptoms-Testing.aspx

Help to the Spread of COVID-19

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Stop-the-Spread.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions and Fact Sheets

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Fact-Sheets.aspx

Health Equity and COVID-19

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Health-Equity.aspx