Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Claudia Dimuro

Pennsylvania joins forces with New York and 4 other states to come up with a plan for reopening their economies. Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases surpasses 24,000 in the Keystone State. Walmart reveals the next hot item during the pandemic and Bill Gates is spending billions to speed the process of getting a coronavirus vaccine.

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More than 500 dead from coronavirus in Pennsylvania. Man gets dragged off bus for not wearing a mask. Extra $600 a week for unemployment is now being given out in Pennsylvania. 93-year-old woman just wants Coors Light during the pandemic.

 

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Pennsylvania’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 400. Meanwhile, the state announces $450 million in loans for local hospitals and the governor is set to release up to 1,800 inmates from prison. Apple and Google have joined forces to work on new apps that could let you know if you’ve come into contact with someone infected with COVID-19. Pennsylvania’s Attorney General has released a list of rights that all Pennsylvanians have during the pandemic.

 

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164 meat plant workers test positive for COVID-19. Pittsburgh researchers develop method to find the best way to treat coronavirus victims. 'Corona party' attendee is now sick. NFL Draft: 3 St. Joe's Prep alumni could go pro this year.

 

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Pennsylvania schools are officially closed for the rest of the academic year. Meanwhile roughly 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 are reported in Pennsylvania and the death toll rises to 338. Unemployment continues to skyrocket, with 6.6 million more Americans claiming joblessness. And we conclude with two good news stories about people helping each other out during the pandemic.

 

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Two tornadoes land in Pa. State can now seize unused medical equipment to help fight COVID-19. Prisons release inmates. Shipyard to add 1,200 new jobs thanks to $630M contract. Philadelphia police receive masks made from Phillies uniforms.

 

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Pennsylvania is slated to lose billions in tax revenue over the coronavirus as the number of cases in the commonwealth goes beyond the 16,000 figure. Scientists warn that warm weather may not impact the spread of COVID-19 and in the UK an “army of volunteers” has formed to help deliver groceries and check-in on those self-isolating.

 

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5 Pa. banks to help customers with mortgages, auto loans during coronavirus pandemic. Dick's Sporting Goods is furloughing employees. Trout fishing season begins in Pa. Unable to perform onstage, Pa. theater turns to Zoom.

 

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New York reports the largest single-day COVID-19 death toll in the world, while China reopens Wuhan after an 11 week quarantine. President Donald Trump shakes up a federal watchdog panel in charge of overseeing the implementation of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief plan and Lady Gaga plans a mega concert to benefit healthcare workers.

 

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1.1 million filed for unemployment in Pa. in the past 3 weeks. Nearly 100 first responders in Philadelphia test positive for coronavirus. Centralia's Graffiti Highway is no more. Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz, Flyers donate to help hungry.

 

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