Wilkes Barre and other towns across Pennsylvania are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Wilkes Barre, PA community.

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Pennsylvania COVID-19 Cases

Pennsylvania New Coronavirus Cases:
Pennsylvania Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,479,345
Pennsylvania New Coronavirus Deaths:
Pennsylvania Total Coronavirus Deaths: 49,791
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Wilkes Barre

Councilman: Complain to state legislators about speeding in Wilkes-Barre

Addressing residents’ complaints about speeding on city streets, Wilkes-Barre City Council members say a municipality’s options are limited and recommend complaining to state officials. More info »

The Citizens' Voice - 03/17/2025 08:31am

8 of Wilkes-Barre's state historical markers taken in for maintenance

12—WILKES-BARRE ... shut down for years after the COVID-19 pandemic, but is active once more. Information on the nomination process is available on the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation ... More info »

Yahoo - 03/12/2025 12:00pm

8 of Wilkes-Barre’s state historical markers taken in for maintenance

As the weather warms up, residents are making more use of the city’s walkways. While moving about, they might notice a blue and yellow Pennsylvania Historical Marker, of which there are 23 within the ... More info »

The Times Leader - 03/12/2025 06:36am

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