Commissioners Deliver More CARES Act Funds

February 9, 2021 3:10 am

Washington County Commissioners continue to distribute funding to municipalities and organizations to help offset costs that they encountered during the coronavirus pandemic. Two organizations received their share on Monday. The Washington Health System received a check for $1.95 million for costs associated with their Covid-19 testing site and several facility upgrades necessitated by patient needs. South Strabane Township received $303,866 to help reimburse that township for cleaning supplies and computer network upgrades. All of the monies distributed come from the federal CARES Act. Organizations were able to apply for reimbursement for supplies and upgrades to facilities and equipment needed to combat the Covid-19 virus.