The remainder of spring term is being taught online, and final exams will be conducted online. Both the decision about whether to issue such a requirement and the policies for doing so are complex.

If I ever have a list of 10 items or less, I usually just come here to get groceries because its faster and less crowded than a supermarket, Ellen Cottrell said. Companies with compulsory testing programs should bear the costs of testing and should budget accordingly. To date, over 340 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the city.

CVS also plans to fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles around the country, including store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees, and customer service professionals, via virtual job fairs and interviews. All classes at the University of Pennsylvania have been moved online for the remainder of the spring semester. Wawa to close 2 Center City Philadelphia locations due to continued safety concerns. Wawa was the first place I noticed shield guards up, said Lafayette undergrad Mitchell Lapka. Members of the Bates Medical Plan are able to obtain COVID tests at no cost; clickherefor more information. During the beginning of the pandemic, Wawa employees could not offer patrons a face mask, but they are now allowed and encouraged to do so. Comcast spokesperson Katie Lubenow says the company has asked all employees who are able to work from home to do so. They were also advised not to cough or sneeze on the sales floor, he said. endobj %%EOF A number of companies are requiring employees to wear masks, while recommending customers do the same. Travelers must test less than 24 hours before departing for business travel. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Wawa didn't disclose how many or which stores were affected. This policy has been updated effective July 1, 2022; the details of this policy are available on the HR website and should be reviewed by all employees. Online classes will resume on April 6th. No travel will be approved to any country identified as, Travelers must identify the nearest hospital to their destination and must request a letter from their insurance provider for their healthcare benefits outside of the US; for those covered by Bates health insurance Aetnas concierge number is 1-855-586-6963; a general version of this letter for Aetna members is available. These cleaning measures have allowed the store to reopen the self-serve food and beverage areas, something locals are grateful for.

In addition, all domestic and international university travel has been prohibited. Password. 4 0 obj Employees who experience the onset of symptoms while at work are required to notify their manager and Human Resources, and leave the workplace. 5,000 new workers at stores in New Jersey, four other states and Washington, D.C. Wawa is also offering a $300 bonus for new It strongly recommends face coverings for all guests in areas with substantial or high risk of transmission, as defined by the CDC. endobj Some other regulations put into place included the suspension of all self-serve equipment, which includes the soda bar, iced coffee, icee machine, and the self serve hot coffee bar, said Maya Ramirez, a Wawa sales associate. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you.

Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting their own communities from across the country and around the world. Employers may implement vaccination mandates for higher-risk employees, such as for those who travel frequently for business, to avoid quarantines or illness away from home. Ask us about COVID-19: What questions do you have about the coronavirus and vaccines? The beloved convenience store chain says it is closing stores at 12th and Market streets and 19th and Market streets. [d;G meZSn%WaSI_`VBu!bP"_!s7'8`"r2*LWug!TPWF!ubMP%pcf4"4>%d>Z} qT):bn2,>_ EU5i)xj~={rnv3q@}@m;r/h7[Ic;#Vm,Zu36:I%7m_KNcBSlt$JcF~,Ur)iz'J@%`lnJz2~:uf%~:l07blP,wH9Cr "Additionally, starting August 5 all company-operated store partners are required, regardless of vaccination status, to wear facial coverings while on shift," Starbucks said. Someone you interact with on campus may request that you wear a face mask when indoors with them, and we hope that you will honor this request. 774 0 obj <> endobj Philly, several suburban counties now seeing substantial COVID-19 transmission. These bonuses will range from $150 to $500, the company says, and will be provided to pharmacists as well as store associates, managers, site-based hourly employees and more. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? They can be reassured that those harmed by any of the authorized Covid-19 vaccinations in the United States would be eligible for compensation through workers compensation or one of two government programs: the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program or the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ive seen workers making an effort to wipe everything down, from the screens to the register.. <> "We are working with the Board of Health and will follow their guidance on additional steps or notifications required. F^EyD$V~Q~9v\B.O6"G WTC>\33hgI I@IE9Zl47[U5) Q62]>[Fzg/V } l*_qN-;'1.pDr$cpKS a|eCYDZcfyT^up=]{bqqblDm^S_^. The CDC based the change on new information concerning the ability of the delta variant spreading among vaccinated people.

Please fill out this field. In the meantime, Wawa is planning to hire 5,000 employees at its 860 stores in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware Virginia and Washington D.C. and Florida in the next three months. WebDuring COVID-19, Wawa is taking critical steps to ensure the safety of our customers and store associates. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. Despite these initiatives, over a third of U.S. adults remain unvaccinated. Events should be held outdoors whenever possible. Yes. The college will pay for isolation hotel, food, and flight change costs if necessary. In addition, all vendors and customers are encouraged to wear either a face mask or cloth face covering while in a CVS Health store or office location. North Philadelphia: Can the Next Crimes be Prevented? All employees have also been advised to cease and cancel international business travel for now, spokesperson Justin Wolz says. Del. Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Many of those positions will be filled by employees of CVS Health clients who have furloughed workers, including Hilton and Marriott, the company says. Travelers must immediately report the positive test result to their manager and to Human Resources. Wawa didnt disclose how many or which stores have been affected, but a location in Somers Point that shut down earlier this week is expected to resume full operations by 6 a.m. June 10, a spokeswoman for the convenience store chain said Thursday. Jeremy Renner to discuss near-fatal accident in Diane Sawyer interview, Our America: Trouble On Tap | Official Trailer, Police body camera video shows fatal shooting of DC teen. ", Jeremy Renner to discuss near-fatal accident in Diane Sawyer interview, Our America: Trouble On Tap | Official Trailer, Police body camera video shows fatal shooting of DC teen. Wawa will provide free coffee to all health care workers and first responders in the areas the company serves during the coronavirus pandemic. Cape May County is experiencing high risk of transmission. "As always, we are following state and local mask mandates. summer season right around the corner. They can measure the changes in the rates of vaccinations, exemptions, employee turnover, and the administrative resources expended. While the college strongly encourages every employee to be vaccinated, you are not required to do so. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Wawa is taking some precautions after they say an employee tested positive for COVID-19 in Philadelphia. Drexel closed all campus facilities to the public on March 20th. Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware counties are currently experiencing a substantial risk of transmission, as is all of South Jersey and the state of Delaware, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The college may request and obtain medical certification from the employees health care provider to assist in exploring an appropriate accommodation plan. As Northampton County, where Easton is located, entered the green phase, life inside the Wawa had begun to return to normal. Most employees who have the ability to work from home have been asked to do so, Lash added. Heres how 10 of Phillys biggest employers are responding. Editors note: Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia because many of our student journalists are now temporarily located outside of the city. No. In these counties and where there are state or local mask mandates, associates will be required to wear masks inside its facilities, including stores, clubs, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and its campus offices. 815 0 obj <>stream Photos: Clockwise from top left: Entrance to the Comcast Technology Center, courtesy of Comcast; Penns Huntsman Hall, via Wikimedia Commons; Vanguards Innovation Studio, photo by Fabiola Cineas; Wawa at 16th and Chestnut streets, photo by Claire Sasko. Learn about our safety and readiness program here. [ March 27, 2023 ] Health: The Unseen Cost of an Undiscussed Topic, [ March 22, 2023 ] Northeast Philadelphia: Socks For The Streets Is Reducing The Stigma Of Homelessness, [ March 20, 2023 ] Mantua: Murals Serve As Reminders of Community Triumphs, [ March 20, 2023 ] Fairmount: Joining the Global Conversation on Water Sustainability, [ February 14, 2023 ] Germantown: Formerly Incarcerated Women Work Toward a More Peaceful City. Although the AFL-CIO and a number of unions have expressed support for vaccination mandates, some unions have stated that they will want to negotiate the terms. |'f$) X*dsgF m(-Q;?6zs)]UfYU/`! As of Wednesday morning, there had been no layoffs at Comcast as a result of COVID-19, Lubenow said. We checked back in with 10 of Philly's biggest employers to ask how they're coping with the COVID-19 pandemic now that the crisis has intensified. Bates will provide masks to any employee, as needed, and they may be issued as part of ones uniform in certain departments. In non-employee news, Comcast recently opened its Xfinity WiFi network to everyone and is offering customers unlimited data for 60 days, both free of charge.

A spokesperson for the university says the school hasnt laid off any employees. Wawa says this new information is prompting the beloved hoagie retailer to recommend customers mask up as well, regardless of vaccination status. The communications should include images of a diverse range of employees or models to maximize their effectiveness with different groups. College policy requires all employees, regardless of employment status, to disclose whether they are: (1) unvaccinated; (2) in the process of being vaccinated; or (3) fully vaccinated. Patrons who enter the Wawa without a mask are urged to wear one immediately. As an incentive, Wawa is offering a $300 bonus for any employee who receives a coronavirus vaccination by June 18. We will do everything we can to support our associate, including providing paid time off, and take all necessary steps to monitor, safeguard and protect all our associates and customers," Wawa said in a statement. COVID-19: High School Graduate Settles For Delayed College Experience Due to Pandemic, COVID-19: How the Catering Industry is Managing to Stay Afloat, Activism, in general, is a physical practice requiring public and face-to-face interaction. Kohl's will require store associates in counties with substantial or high risk of transmission, as identified by the CDC, to wear masks in store. The company has suspended self-service coffee and fountain beverages and is now individually bagging bakery products. Should there be an outbreak of cases on campus or in the local community, other policies or practices may be put in place for unvaccinated employees. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Home Depot also updated its masks guidance. 4-4~qFn5*B|v!>P^{po~i~Q]M COVID-19: How Philadelphia Activists are Adjusting to Accommodate Social Distancing, New York: Business Signs Tell Story of Long Island Town Responding to Coronavirus, COVID-19: New Jersey Restaurant Staff Reacts to Changing Pandemic Restrictions, Health: The Unseen Cost of an Undiscussed Topic, Northeast Philadelphia: Socks For The Streets Is Reducing The Stigma Of Homelessness, Mantua: Murals Serve As Reminders of Community Triumphs, Fairmount: Joining the Global Conversation on Water Sustainability, Germantown: Formerly Incarcerated Women Work Toward a More Peaceful City, Philadelphia Neighborhoods Student Reporters, Lew Klein College of Media and Communication. Scientists are learning that even fully vaccinated people can spread the new delta variant of the coronavirus more easily than originally thought, even as the surge in coronavirus cases is fueled by people who are not vaccinated. And some people worried about being exposed to Covid-19 might be more willing to return to work or take a new job if they are assured that vaccination rates for the sites workforce are very high due to a mandate. But no, it was just a really big water bottle, a three-liter, double-walled behemoth, rightly Two Bates College seniors who seek healing and justice for others inspired by personal journeys, one from physical pain, another from the pain of dislocation from beloved land, have been awarded Thomas J. Watson Fellowships. Travelers must provide emergency contact information to their manager or the Dean of Faculty. With social distancing measures restricting how much can be done in person, activists have [continue reading], Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia, as many of our student journalists are now located outside of the city. Please fill out this field. The employee worked at the store located at 2535 Aramingo Avenue. But some other kinds of workplaces had deadly outbreaks, including health care facilities, food processing plants, prisons, and nursing homes. All discussions about possible accommodations must include a representative from Human Resources, the employee, and the employees manager. We regularly consult with public health and clinical experts, including the Maine CDC. 2 Andrews RoadLewiston, Maine 04240Phone: 1-207-786-6255, Please submit all requests for employment verification to, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Tools for being a good Healthcare Consumer, Medical Plan Eligibility and Contribution Rates, Bates College Money Purchase Pension Plan, Bates Retirement Plans Summary of Plan Services and Costs, Summary Plan Descriptions and Certificates of Coverage, Bates College Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan, free for employees on Bates Health Insurance, 30 items in the Bates librarys Lost and Found on March, Two seniors, inspired by personal journeys from pain to heali, 12 Bates CatFacts about Jimmy Carter, Jimi Hend. Everything you need to know about whats happening in the Delaware Valley from news and politics to science and the arts delivered with a fresh perspective, all in an hour.

Those bonuses are higher than what Wawa offered in March a $75 incentive for getting the coronavirus vaccine and a $125 bonus after 90 days of being employed. In addition, some companies could require employees to be vaccinated so that they will be allowed onsite at the facilities of customers who have implemented a vaccination mandate. Employees are conducting conference calls and using Microsoft Teams to communicate. Employers that mandate vaccination can require those who are not vaccinated to have frequent tests to decrease the chance of Covid-19 entering the workplace. Employees who are unvaccinated because of a serious underlying health condition may request an accommodation. At the risk of stating the obvious, employers should consider the specific conditions in their particular industry. Many customers have turned to Wawa during the pandemic out of both comfort and routine. They can help reduce workplace disruptions and coronavirus illness associated with employment and increase employees and customers confidence that the companys sites are safe. job. When the hiring process begins, hiring managers will determine whether or not to invite finalist candidates to campus for final interviews for that position. While Wawa employees were learning how to navigate work during the coronavirus crisis, many feared going home, Thomas said. As a result, many parents are finding themselves at home with kids trying to juggle childcare and productivity. Candidates who test positive for COVD-19 prior to their scheduled interview should not come to campus until symptoms are resolved and they are released from isolation per CDC guidelines. Two weeks ago (it feels like yesterday), we reached out to some of the Philadelphia areas biggest employers to hear how they were coping amid the coronavirus outbreak. This will begin in early April. A lot of us were scared because a good deal of the staff are younger people who live with older people who are more prone to this disease, he said. Given the breadth of services offered at the college and the multiple ways in which they are delivered, departmental managers have the discretion to determine whether their team members are eligible for remote work and, if so, the nature of that arrangement. I couldnt be happier that Wawa stayed open during this crazy and scary time, said Olyvia Nunez, a Wawa regular. As of Wednesday morning, there had been no layoffs at Comcast as a result of COVID-19, Lubenow said. Walmart said all Walmart and Sam's Club associates working in an area of substantial or high transmission are required to wear a mask or face covering while working indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Since the early days of Pennsylvanias COVID-19 shutdown, Wawa convenience stores have been classified as essential businesses, keeping its doors open as the disease has waxed and waned.

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