FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2020 CONTACT: Douglas Smith dsmith@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-6303 Erie, PA – The Erie County Board of Elections has canceled Poll Worker Training scheduled for next week. All poll workers previously contacted by letter or phone call about training at the Erie County Convention Center should stay home
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Erie County Courthouse closes to public
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2020 Erie, PA – County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper has ordered the Erie County Courthouse to close to the public, effective Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 29, 2020. Dahlkemper has worked in collaboration with President Judge Trucilla and the court administration to outline the changes
Dahlkemper confirms first positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2020 CONTACT: Melissa J. Dixon mdixon@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7440 Erie, PA – County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and the Erie County Department of Health today announced the first positive case of COVID-19 in Erie County. The individual is 35 years old. Other details regarding location or other personal
Erie County government issues operation directives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2020 CONTACT: Melissa J. Dixon mdixon@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7440 Erie, PA – County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and her administration have authorized an eight-day paid absence for all non-essential employees beginning March 18 through March 29, in anticipation of the COVID-19 outbreak. As of today, no cases have
Dahlkemper declares disaster emergency in anticipation of COVID-19 outbreak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2020 CONTACT: Melissa J. Dixon mdixon@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7440 Erie, PA – County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper today issued a declaration of disaster emergency in Erie County occasioned by the current outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, effective immediately. As of today, no cases have been identified in Erie