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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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April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: April 22, 2020
First coronavirus deaths in the US were weeks earlier than previously thought. Cats test positive for the virus. Government will pay for uninsured to be treated for COVID-19. Boston hospital sparks movement to make crucial testing supplies.
4 min
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April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020
3 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 21, 2020
Detail still being worked out for President Trump’s plan to temporarily freeze immigration. COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1,500 in Pennsylvania. Oktoberfest cancelled. FDA gives emergency authorization to a take-home coronavirus test.
4 min
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April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020
3 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 20, 2020
Pa. extends stay-at-home orders. Thousands protest economic shutdown. Maryland buys 500,000 COVID-19 tests. Chains get millions meant for small businesses. Italy has first COVID-19 case decrease. Poisonings by cleaning materials on the rise.
4 min
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April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
4 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 17, 2020
Gov. Tom Wolf releases criteria for reopening Pennsylvania as number of COVID-19 deaths continues to rise. China raises death toll in Wuhan by 50% and we have a warning about a new text message scam exploiting people’s coronavirus fears.
4 min
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April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
4 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 16, 2020
A decade of economic growth vanishes thanks to COVID-19. Governments around the world consider expanding stay-at-home orders. Facebook is letting users know if they've interacted with coronavirus lies. More on Pa.'s new order to wear masks.
5 min
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April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020
4 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 15, 2020
Masks required in Pennsylvania. More than 2 million COVID-19 cases globally. SATs have been cancelled. China is launching a major survey to track asymptomatic coronavirus patients. Apple to release new iPhone to benefit COVID-19 relief.
4 min
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April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020
3 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 14, 2020
More than 80% of global workforce hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Federal stimulus checks are arriving. More than 25,000 COVID-19 cases in Pa. The Tour de France is canceled. Companies offering insulin either for free or reduced prices.
3 min
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April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020
3 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 13, 2020
Pennsylvania joins forces with 5 other states to come up with a plan for reopening. More than 24,000 coronavirus cases in Pa. Walmart reveals the next hard-to-get item. Bill Gates spends billions to help get a COVID-19 vaccine.
4 min
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April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020
3 min
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Coronavirus Update: April 10, 2020
Pa.'s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 400. Local hospitals to receive $450 million in loans. Up to 1,800 inmates could be released from prison. Apple and Google work on coronavirus contact-tracing apps. There's a list of pandemic rights.
4 min
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April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
3 min
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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.
3 min
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April 9, 2020
April 9, 2020
4 min
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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.
3 min
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April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
4 min
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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
4 min