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

The number of deaths because of COVID-19 is beginning to plateau in certain parts of the world, but that’s no excuse to stop social distancing. California, Oregon and Washington loan ventilators to New York to help them combat the virus. Meanwhile, police in several states are pulling over out-of-state drivers. And, in happier news, two Pa. companies are offering to disinfect the vehicles of first responders for free.

 

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COVID-19 cases surpasses 11,000 in Pa. Police issue citations for violating stay-at-home orders. New online portal will start mobilizing manufacturers to create coronavirus supplies. NY family takes in Pa. nurse who was living in his car.

 

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New York’s governor uses an executive order to seize unused ventilators as the number of deaths in the state continue to grow. Pennsylvania’s governor advises everyone to wear masks, while freezing the paychecks of more than 10 percent of the commonwealth’s employees. In healthcare news, Independence Blue Cross says it won’t be charging co-pays for coronavirus treatment and the state creates a new toll-free hotline to help those under mental stress. The number is 1-855-284-2494.

 

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Pennsylvania has received less than a quarter of the N95 masks its requested from FEMA. Meanwhile, a Pittsburgh health network is solving the problem of a shortage of COVID-19 test kits by making its own. Road work is beginning again and a Pennsylvania college is offering free online classes.Text "PennLive" to 717-745-7532 for the latest news on coronavirus in Pennsylvania.

 

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Unemployment records are shattered again in the U.S. Meanwhile, cases of the coronavirus continue to rise, while the FDA eases its restrictions on gay blood donors. The FDA approves a coronavirus antibody test and a team at UPMC may have developed a vaccine for COVID-19.

 

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Pennsylvania to re-open liquor stores online. Pennsylvania automatically extends firearms permits . First Major League Soccer player case of coronavirus announced. Comcast executives to donate their salaries to coronavirus relief.

 

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The government’s supply of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers is running dangerously low as the number of positive cases of the coronavirus continues to grow. Governor Tom Wolf expands stay-at-home orders to the entire state of Pennsylvania, while Wimbledon has been canceled. Before we go, we’ll chat about those stimulus checks so you know when to expect them, and how much you’ll be getting.

 

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Gunshots fired after man coughs without covering his mouth. Philly police to issue $100 fines for violating stay-at-home order. Around 600 inmates freed from Allegheny County Jail. Pa. to get $14 million for 2020 election. Hummingbirds return.

 

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America surpasses China in the number of coronavirus deaths as the country reports the first death of an armed services member from the disease. A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is particularly hard hit by COVID-19 and seeks permission to isolate the majority of its crew. Meanwhile, a judge orders Pennsylvania prisons to release about a dozen ICE detainees. And we conclude with a story about some goats who are making the most of the pandemic.

If you have a question about the virus you want answered, or have a good story you think we should alert the world about, hit me up at [email protected].

 

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Five people, including toddler, shot at birthday party in Philadelphia. Trump declares Pennsylvania coronavirus crisis a major disaster. Schools to remain closed indefinitely. John Oliver wants erotic rat painting by a Pa. artist.

 

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