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It's what you need to know about what's happening in Pennsylvania, delivered to you in around 5 minutes every weekday morning by PennLive.com reporter Claudia Dimuro. "Today in Pa." brings you the biggest stories in the state, whether they're hard news, entertainment, sports or business.
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Coronavirus Update: April 9, 2020
Pennsylvania schools close for the rest of the academic year. Pa. reports nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases. 6.6 million more Americans file for unemployment. Two good news stories of people helping each other out during the coronavirus pandemic.
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April 9, 2020
April 9, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: April 8, 2020
Pennsylvania is slated to lose billions in tax revenue over the coronavirus as the number of cases surpasses 16,000. Scientists warn that warm weather may not hurt COVID-19. In the UK an “army of volunteers” has formed to help those in need.
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April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: April 7, 2020
New York reports the largest single-day COVID-19 death toll in the world. China reopens Wuhan after an 11 week quarantine. President Trump shakes up a federal watchdog panel. Lady Gaga plans a mega concert to benefit healthcare workers.
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April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: April 6, 2020
COVID-19 deaths beginning to plateau in certain parts of the world. California, Oregon and Washington loan ventilators to New York. Some police are pulling over out-of-state drivers. Companies offer to disinfect vehicles of first responders.
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April 6, 2020
April 6, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: April 3, 2020
NY's gov. to seize unused ventilators. Pa.'s gov. tells everyone to wear masks; freezes paychecks of nearly 9,000 state workers. Independence Blue Cross won't charge for coronavirus treatment. There's a new toll-free mental health s...
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April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: April 2, 2020
Unemployment records are shattered again. Number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. FDA eases its restrictions on gay blood donors. FDA approves a coronavirus antibody test. UPMC researchers may have developed a vaccine for COVID-19.
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April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: April 1, 2020
Government's supply of respirators, ventilators running dangerously low as the number of cases of the coronavirus continues to grow. Gov. Wolf expands stay-at-home orders. Wimbledon is canceled. What you need to know about the stimulus checks.
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April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: March 31, 2020
America surpasses China in the number of coronavirus deaths. A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier hard hit by COVID-19. Judge orders Pa. prisons to release about a dozen ICE detainees. Goats invade a Welsh town.
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March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: March 30, 2020
FDA lets hospitals try anti-malaria drugs to fight the coronavirus. Number of COVID-19 cases grows as more states go under stay-at-home orders. Macy’s to furlough the majority of its 125,000 employees. And should you wear a face mask?
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March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: March 27, 2020
$2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package passes. Stay-at-home orders extended to 9 more Pa. counties as number of COVID-19 cases increases. Instacart workers plan to go on strike. Why spraying yourself with chlorine isn't a good idea.
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March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: March 26, 2020
America faces record-shattering unemployment numbers. US COVID-19 death toll grows to more than 1,000. Pa. comes up with triage plan for worst case scenario. Why blowing air from a hair dryer up your nose won’t kill the coronavirus.
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March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: March 25, 2020
Congress works to pass a coronavirus relief package. 540,000 Pennsylvanians have filed for unemployment. The number of coronavirus cases surpasses 1,000 in the state, while Spain surpasses China’s death toll. Another COVID-19 myth is debunked.
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March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: March 24, 2020
207 new cases in Pennsylvania of the coronavirus. New York is doubling its number every 3 days. Scientists developing new tests and methods for COVID-19. Carmakers are doing their part too. India goes into lockdown. Don't drink bleach.
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