Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Slippery Rock, Twp, Pa.) PA State Police reported that they responded to  a 2 vehicle accident, one of them being a motorcycle  at 6 p.m. Saturday night  on Ellwood Road in Slippery Rock Township.

(File Photo from September 2018 Wolverines game at Western Beaver on Beaver County Radio)

(Ellwood City, Pa.) Anyone who attended the Ellwood City Wolverines football games on Oct. 9 and Oct. 17 may have been exposed to the Coronavirus according to a warning that was issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Health Department doesn’t state in the release how attendees could have been exposed but they are asking anyone who attended to self-monitor for any symptoms that are related to the Coronavirus. Anyone who is showing these symptoms should call their doctor or the Pa Health Department at 877-724-3258.

Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is effective
By LINDA A. JOHNSON and LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writers
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. Monday’s announcement doesn’t mean a vaccine is imminent. The interim analysis, from independent data monitors, looked at 94 infections recorded so far in a study that has enrolled nearly 44,000 people. Pfizer did not provide any more details about those cases, and cautioned the initial protection rate might change by the time the study ends. The shots are made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech. Pfizer has said it plans to seek U.S. review later this month.

Biden turns to coronavirus response, names advisory board
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to a more pressing fight against the coronavirus pandemic, which has hit the world’s most powerful nation harder than any other. Biden on Monday announced a task force of public health experts to help his administration prepare to take on the virus. Biden says dealing with the pandemic is “one of the most important battles” his administration will face. The U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new infections a day. The death toll is soaring. Doctors are hopeful Biden can provide a restart and get past political divisions that have distracted the response to the virus.

Keystone State News Connection

Report: PA Child Health Care Headed in Wrong Direction

Andrea Sears

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new report shows the number of children in Pennsylvania without health insurance is growing and children’s advocates are concerned those numbers could get worse.

According to the 2020 State of Children’s Health Care Report from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, nearly 128,000 kids in the Keystone State are uninsured, the eighth-highest number in the country.

Kari King, president and CEO of the organization, pointed out that number represents an increase over last year’s report, from 4.4% to 4.6%.

“That’s a little bit lower than the national average of 5.7% but the state is heading in the wrong direction when it comes to kid’s health insurance, which is really troubling,” King explained.

She noted the threatened repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could drive the number of uninsured children even higher.

King cites a report from the Urban Institute, which stated overturning the ACA would lead to more than 21 million Americans nationwide losing their health insurance.

“That would include 1.7 million children if the ACA is overturned,” King confirmed. “And in Pennsylvania that would include 77,000 children under age 19.”

She added in the Commonwealth children under six years old and children from low-income families are more likely to be uninsured.

King emphasized parents need to be aware of the options available and how they can access that health insurance for their children.

“They can do that through Pennsylvania’s new health insurance marketplace called Pennie, which you can find online, or the CHIP program in Pennsylvania or the Medicaid program.”

King concluded ensuring children’s access to health care is key to their life-long learning and future success.

Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the “Jeopardy!” host became an inspiration and solace to Americans who otherwise are at odds with each other. He looked and sounded the part of a senior statesman, impeccably suited and groomed and with an authoritative voice any politician would crave. He commanded his turf -the quiz show’s stage — but refused to overshadow the brainy contestants who passed through during his long run. And when he faced the challenge of pancreatic cancer, which claimed his life Sunday at 80, he was honest, optimistic and graceful. Trebek died at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said.

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States. Biden vanquished his Republican foe after a campaign as bitter and divisive as Trump’s own presidential term. Victories in “blue wall” northern industrial states propelled Biden to the White House, where he’ll confront America’s deep health, economic and social ills. A win in Pennsylvania sealed his victory after more than three tension-filled days of counting votes. Record numbers of Americans voted early and by mail, many out of concern about going to polling places during the coronavirus pandemic.