Dr Cruse discusses recent travel restrictions, and especially how they apply to residents who regularly cross state borders for work, school or shopping.  He explains the different ways than individuals may seek to be tested for Covid-19, and explains promising news from recent vaccine trials.  

George Schmitt speaks with Dr Doug Manion and Sean Strub

Cases in the US are rising, and PA is no exception.  Dr Cruse discusses his recommendations for holiday gatherings this year and laments that it would be a shame for anyone to contract Covid this close to the "finish line" when vaccines and treatments are being approved and rolled out.  There are new treatments coming into focus and Dr Cruse also explains the PA Covid Alert smartphone app, and how it works anonymously to keep the spread of Covid to a minimum.  

George Schmitt speaks with Milford PA mayor Sean Strub and Dr. Doug Manion

Dr Cruse explains a dramatic and dangerous upswing in Covid-19 cases across PA and the USA.  As the holidays approach, he makes encouragements for families to stay separate this year, and also explains how PA's "Covid Tracker" smartphone app functions and maintains privacy while also allowing users to be better informed about their own contacts with potential carriers of the disease.

George Schmitt speaks with Dr. Doug Manion and Sean Strub

Dr Cruse discusses a substantial upswing in Covid-19 cases nationwide, and how Northeast PA compares to the rest of the country.  With the holidays approaching, Dr Cruse has some advice for families who want to gather but maintain safety while doing so.  Finally, a new vaccine is demonstrating substantial efficacy against the disease, and improvements in antibody testing could lead to a better ability to identify Covid before spreading it, but caution is still necessary.

George Schmitt speaks with Dr. Doug Manion and Milford, PA mayor Sean Strub

Dr Cruse dispels some untruths about the reasons hospitals and medical providers list Covid-19 as a cause of death, and explains why it's important that additional funding is made available to organizations dealing with infections.  He also discusses a decrease in fatality among hospitalized Covid patients, and why that has likely come as a result of a combination of factors.

Dr. James Cruise provides the regular update