Headlines:
• Doctor fired for prescribing unapproved Covid-19 treatments: Tower Health terminated Dr. Edith Behr, who worked at a Chester County hospital, after reports she was providing prescriptions for ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Lebanon County resident Christine Mason had promoted Behr's availability through the Taste of Sicily Restaurant Facebook page. (Source: Lebanon Daily News)
• Freezing rain expected as temperatures drop: A winter weather advisory is in effect until 1 p.m., and there are scattered closings and delays throughout southcentral Pennsylvania. (Source: WGAL)
• Pa. facing 'critical' blood shortages: State Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson said the Covid-19 surge has forced numerous cancellations of blood drives at schools and community centers. (Source: Capital Star)
• Defense in school funding case touts school choice: Witnesses sought to build the case that lack of funding is not the fundamental reason for poor educational outcomes at public schools. (Source: WITF)
• National/world roundup: Winter Olympics open in Beijing. (Source: USA Today) Payrolls swell 467,000 in January. (Source: CNBC) 350,000 customers lose power in winter storm. (Source: NPR) Defendant withdraws plea in Ahmaud Arbery hate crime trial. (Source: UPI) Lawsuit alleges D.C. police kept 'watchlist' of critics. (Source: ABC News)
