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

7 Pennsylvania counties have been issued stay-at-home orders by Governor Tom Wolf as the number of deaths from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 reaches six. The U.S. senate fails to pass a $2 trillion bill to help the economy and it looks like the Summer Olympics  will be postponed to 2021. And, could a flu or pneumonia vaccine help you against COVID-19? No, but we’ll explain why.

 

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4 dead, nearly 500 positive for coronavirus in Pennsylvania. Pa. police to enforce non-life-sustaining business ban. 1,500 lose jobs after furniture store deal falls through. "American Idol": Pa. singer moves on in Hollywood Week.

 

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Pennsylvania reports 83 new coronavirus cases, and while the pandemic is causing people to panic purchase guns, several counties are no longer issuing license-to-carry permits. Nationally, borders are closing, tax deadlines are changing and several other states are in shutdown mode. Globally, several thousand US troops are in self-isolation in Europe and Italy reports a devastating death toll. We end by debunking a popular coronavirus myth you’ve probably seen on social media.

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Governor Wolf orders all non-life-sustaining businesses to close physical locations. PSSA, Keystone tests cancelled. Man released after nearly 14 years in prison after new evidence emerges. Philadelphia Zoo launches new Facebook video series.

 

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Pennsylvania has its greatest single day jump in coronavirus cases with a record 52 reported. Meanwhile new data proves that younger adults can still get seriously sick from the virus. Help could be on the way for those in financial distress over the pandemic, with the Trump administration outlining its plans to deliver checks to Americans. Looking globally, Wuhan, China once the epicenter of the disease, is now reporting no new cases.

 

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First coronavirus death reported in Pennsylvania. All courts in the state closed over coronavirus. Philadelphia man arrested with handcuffs of officer he allegedly killed. Florists give away flowers to lift spirits in midst of the pandemic.

 

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Mass testing for coronavirus to begin in Pa. Pandemic concerns lead Philadelphia to stop arresting people for nonviolent offenses. State announces plans to deliver unemployment benefits quickly. Pa. gets its first-ever girls wrestling team.

 

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All of Pennsylvania shutdown over coronavirus. Gun sales report increase in sales during pandemic Rite Aid promises to stop selling tobacco in the future. Coronavirus has left many without work, but here are groups working to help.

 

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Coronavirus in Pennsylvania update, including info on possible vaccine. Prosecutors want death penalty for mother who killed her two children. Police try to solve nearly 20-year-old cold case.

 

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Pennsylvania county to undergo severe 'social distancing' measures. Fight breaks out in a courtroom during a rape trial. Penn State athlete charged with DUI. Coronavirus concerns leads Comcast to offer free internet to low income customers.

 

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