Dr. Rachel L. Levine was the Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This account is retired.
Joined September 2015
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19 Jan 2021
It has truly been an honor to serve the people of Pennsylvania under the leadership of @GovernorTomWolf. He's a tremendous leader with an incredible vision for Pennsylvania, and it has been a highlight of my career to serve in his administration.
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19 Jan 2021
I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve Pennsylvanians, and all Americans, as part of the Biden Administration if I am fortunate enough to be confirmed to this position. Read my full statement: bit.ly/35Vri3q
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
15 Jan 2021
The December 2020 nursing home inspection sanction information has been released: bit.ly/3sxtQP4
Make a nursing home complaint anonymously by calling 1-800-254-5164, filling out online complaint form, emailing c-ncomplai@pa.gov or sending complaint in mail to us.
ALT Nursing home complaints
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
15 Jan 2021
It's so important to continue taking steps to prevent getting and spreading #COVID19:
😷 wear a mask
↔️ stay at least 6 feet from others not in your household
👋 wash your hands
👥 avoid crowds
🏠 stay home if sick, except to get medical care
📱 download COVID Alert PA
ALT COVID19 checklist
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14 Jan 2021
We are committed to ensuring that vaccine is getting to Pennsylvanians as quickly as manufacturers get it to us. Both of these partnerships will help vaccinate most vulnerable residents people who care for them more quickly so that we can move to other groups in our communities
14 Jan 2021
Today @SecretaryLevine announced that the commonwealth has activated Phase B of the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, to expand its mission to include personal care and assisted living facilities, among others, throughout Pennsylvania.
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14 Jan 2021
We are working on ways to increase access to #COVID19 #vaccine pharmacists already play an important role in making sure Pennsylvanians are protected. Pa'ians continue to play an essential role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by masking up, washing up social distancing.
14 Jan 2021
As part of the effort to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov Wolf has approved a temporary waiver allowing pharmacists licensed by the @PAStateDept to order & administer COVID-19 vaccines without a physician’s order when vaccines are available to the public.media.pa.gov/Pages/State-det…
ALT PA Allows pharmacies to administer covid-19 vaccine, bolstering fight to stop the virus
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
13 Jan 2021
There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting sick with COVID-19.
ALT Simple Ways to Minimize your risk of COVID.
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
13 Jan 2021
The #COVID19 vaccine will NOT give you #COVID19. Having symptoms after you get a vaccine is normal sign your immune system is learning to fight the virus.
✅ COVID-19 vaccine facts: bit.ly/3nm2Wqa
ALT COVID19 vaccine
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
12 Jan 2021
Sometimes it can be hard to tell fact from fiction.
Today I’m with @PAHealthDept and medical experts to share the facts about COVID vaccines [THREAD] ↓
ALT Governor Wolf speaking at PEMA while wearing a mask.
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
12 Jan 2021
An orderly and planned distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is a priority of the Wolf Administration. Today, @GovernorTomWolf and @SecretaryLevine shared an update on the vaccine, stressing its safety and efficacy. on.pa.gov/3oFO8TQ
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
11 Jan 2021
🆕 The PA Vaccine Provider Map is now available: bit.ly/PACOVID19Vaccine
We're working to ensure all enrolled #COVID19 vaccine providers have information publicly available for those currently eligible to be vaccinated. The map will be updated as more locations receive vaccine.
ALT COVID-19 vaccine provider map
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11 Jan 2021
The #COVID19 #vaccine dashboard helps us visualize how many individuals have received the vaccine to date and help us work to vaccinate everyone who wishes to receive a vaccination.
11 Jan 2021
📊 Have you seen our #COVID19 vaccine dashboard yet? It includes information on the number of vaccinations administered by county, as well as demographic information about the people being vaccinated.
Check it out: bit.ly/PACOVID19Vaccine
ALT #COVID19 vaccine dashboard
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
11 Jan 2021
.@GovernorTomWolf and @SecretaryLevine today released a status update from the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard, comparing the period of Jan. 1 – 7 to the previous seven days and highlighting an increase of 42,322 cases. on.pa.gov/2MVSacX
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
8 Jan 2021
Have a comment about PA's #COVID19 vaccination distribution plan? Complete the Pennsylvania Vaccination Plan Feedback Form to provide input: bit.ly/PAVaccineFeedback
ALT COVID-19 vaccine plan
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
8 Jan 2021
Pennsylvania's updated #COVID19 #Vaccine Plan is on the DOH website, along with details about Phases 1A, 1B, 1C and 2.
View the vaccine plan, FAQs and other resources: bit.ly/PACOVID19Vaccine
ALT COVID19 vaccination phases in PA
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
8 Jan 2021
Today, @GovernorTomWolf and @PAHealthDept announced the fourth version of PA’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan, detailing the updates and how the state is working to ensure safe, swift implementation. on.pa.gov/35n72Ym
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8 Jan 2021
As #COVID19 remains a threat in our communities, we need to take precautions to keep safe by monitoring for symptoms, finding a testing site near to us if we have symptoms and staying home if we are sick. We want Pennsylvanians to know that if they need a test, one is available.
8 Jan 2021
According to January 3 White House Task Force Report, Pennsylvania surpasses the average national testing rate for #COVID19. According to the report, PA was at yellow level for number of tests performed per 100,000 people for the previous week. Read more: bit.ly/2JUHiL8
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
7 Jan 2021
Today, Acting @PDESecretary Ortega joined @PAHealthDept @SecretaryLevine to announce updated instructional model recommendations encourage schools to consider returning some students to in-person instruction as local conditions permit: media.pa.gov/Pages/Education…
ALT We must remember that a safe return to in-person instruction will look different across every school and county depending on a variety of local factors. - Acting Secretary Ortega. PDE logo. Pencil and notepad paper.
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7 Jan 2021
We've been preparing for this variant by working closely with the @CDCgov have been sending 10-35 random samples biweekly to CDC since November to study sequencing detect any potential cases for this new COVID-19 variant. There is still much to learn about this new variant.
7 Jan 2021
Today @SecretaryLevine announced the first confirmed case of the #COVID19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Pennsylvania. The confirmed case is in Dauphin County. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December. Read more: bit.ly/2JRueWU
ALT COVID-19 update
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Dr. Rachel Levine retweeted
5 Jan 2021
#COVID19 vaccines will NOT give you COVID-19.
Vaccines currently in development in US don't use live virus. Having symptoms like fever after you get vaccine is normal sign your immune system is learning to fight the virus.
✔️ COVID-19 vaccine facts: bit.ly/3nm2Wqa
ALT COVID-19 vaccine info
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