Coronavirus – COVID-19
Pennsylvania Coronavirus Update: Deaths top 1,000 as positive cases reach 32,284
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-coronavirus-pa-update-sunday-20200419-zl7vomy6gfhahbbgiffnpbdaaa-story.html
Pa. coronavirus deaths top 1,000; 32,284 cases now reported statewide, including 1,215 new ones Sunday
https://www.pennlive.com/coronavirus/2020/04/pa-coronavirus-deaths-top-1000-32284-cases-now-reported-statewide-including-1215-new-ones-sunday.html
Pa. reports largest one-day uptick in coronavirus deaths Sunday; Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine explains why
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/pa-reports-sharp-uptick-in-coronavirus-deaths-on-sunday-health-secretary-dr-rachel-levine-explains-why.html
COVID-19: Over 1,000 deaths in Pa.; Allegheny County reaches 50 deaths
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/04/19/COVID-19-coronavirus-cases-deaths-Allegheny-County-Pennsylvania-1/stories/202004190098
Allegheny County reports 3 more coronavirus deaths; total cases up to 1,035
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/allegheny-county-reports-3-more-coronavirus-deaths-total-cases-up-to-1035/
2 more deaths reported in county
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/2-more-deaths-reported-in-county-1.2620087
Change in reporting triggers jump in Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 death count
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/coronavirus/change-in-reporting-triggers-jump-in-pennsylvania-s-covid-19-death-count-1.2620226
Berks coronavirus deaths rise by 6; cases increase by 150
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/berks-coronavirus-deaths-rise-by-6-cases-increase-by-150/article_321aa73c-826b-11ea-9404-bf5c47324c88.html
Montco reports 8 deaths, 116 new coronavirus cases
https://www.montgomerynews.com/news/regional/montco-reports-8-deaths-116-new-coronavirus-cases/article_4aed0806-68f2-520b-9987-ae9baf6590c4.html
Coronavirus cases up 46% in Bucks nursing homes
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20200419/coronavirus-cases-up-46-in-bucks-nursing-homes
Why some get really sick from the coronavirus, and others don’t
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-genetics-cytokine-why-severe-die-20200420.html
Reports suggest many have had COVID-19 with no symptoms
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/04/20/Reports-suggest-many-have-had-coronavirus-with-no-symptoms-COVID-19/stories/202004200060
Here’s the lowdown on the local coronavirus tests
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/here-s-the-lowdown-on-the-local-coronavirus-tests-1.2620082
Coronavirus pandemic spurs anxiety, stress and fear, but access to counseling has been challenging
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-hea-coronavirus-mental-health-20200420-dzrhvlxwgrhnncimoc35sidzka-story.html
Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19 crisis
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/veterans-benefits-continue-to-be-available-during-covid-19-crisis/article_e7859e1a-93b8-5768-b174-d52658fe57c1.html
Helpers are available to help children deal with coronavirus concerns
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/helpers-are-available-to-help-children-deal-with-coronavirus-concerns/
Coronavirus: Here are the supplies Pa. got from the feds and what the state still needs
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2020/04/20/coronavirus-pa-feds-sent-millions-supplies-but-more-needed/5153060002/
Vigilance, data keys to momentum
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/vigilance-data-keys-to-momentum-1.2620022
Bolinas, Calif., is among the first to offer COVID-19 testing to every resident
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/04/20/Bolinas-Bay-Area-San-Francisco-first-offer-coronavirus-testing-every-resident/stories/202004200063
Trump administration, Congress near $450 billion deal for small businesses, hospitals, coronavirus testing
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/coronavirus-covid-trump-congress-democrats-second-stimulus-bill-small-business-loans-testing-20200419.html
Nations credited with fast response to coronavirus moving to gradually reopen businesses
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-fast-response-businesses-reopening-germany-south-korea-20200420.html
Legislature
Buying beer and wine in supermarkets: Is using a separate register safer? Not everyone agrees
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/buying-beer-and-wine-in-supermarkets-is-having-to-use-a-separate-register-safer-not-everyone-agrees.html
Partisanship is more deadly than the coronavirus | Editorial
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/coronavirus-economy-pennsylvania-legislature-wolf-working-masks-testing-20200420.html
State Rep. Bob Brooks: Getting Pa. to work while dealing with coronavirus
https://triblive.com/opinion/state-rep-bob-brooks-getting-pa-to-work-while-dealing-with-coronavirus/
Business
Many of Lackawanna County’s essential warehouses, factories got ahead of COVID-19
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/many-of-lackawanna-county-s-essential-warehouses-factories-got-ahead-of-covid-19-1.2620156
Area car dealerships losing business
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/area-car-dealerships-losing-business-1.2620133
As Pennsylvania mask order takes effect, most say they’ll follow the mandate
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/as-pennsylvania-mask-order-takes-effect-most-say-theyll-follow-the-mandate/
Deflating America: Truckers are getting rolled by the coronavirus economy
https://www.inquirer.com/business/truckers-coronavirus-deflation-shipping-duie-pyle-20200420.html
Bulk chicken tenders, toilet paper and ranch by the quart: Eat’n Park adapts to takeout
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2020/04/19/eat-n-park-takeout-covid-19-ranch-potato-soup-toilet-paper-milk-adustment/stories/202004190090
‘Economic emergency’ looms as downtown WB businesses face closure amid shutdown
https://www.timesleader.com/news/780762/economic-emergency-looms-as-downtown-wb-businesses-face-closure-amid-shutdown
Earth Day at 50: Berks County companies look for sustainable plastic, real recycling
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/earth-day-at-50-berks-county-companies-look-for-sustainable-plastic-real-recycling/article_b55310da-7e83-11ea-a173-8f60fd2ec33f.html
Minor league baseball taking major financial hit
https://www.readingeagle.com/sports/fightins/minor-league-baseball-taking-major-financial-hit/article_a44935a8-8013-11ea-ad10-83f25e1448ab.html
March unemployment data shows COVID-19 impact in Pa. | The Numbers Racket
https://www.penncapital-star.com/covid-19/march-unemployment-data-shows-covid-19-impact-in-pa-the-numbers-racket/
Car rally puts focus on pipeline work during pandemic
https://www.delcotimes.com/business/car-rally-puts-focus-on-pipeline-work-during-pandemic/article_5cc2c462-b848-5149-883c-edacb049d570.html
Crime/Punishment
Police find possible human remains at illegal dump site in Plum
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/04/19/Possible-human-remains-found-Plum-dump-site/stories/202004190104
Life on hold: How the COVID-19 pandemic derailed Pennsylvania’s pardons board
https://www.penncapital-star.com/covid-19/life-on-hold-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-derailed-pennsylvanias-pardons-board/
Education
Principal uses daily videos to spread smiles
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/principal-uses-daily-videos-to-spread-smiles-1.2620089
Erie-area colleges open virtual admissions season
https://www.goerie.com/news/20200420/erie-area-colleges-open-virtual-admissions-season
Elections/Politics
Should third parties who want Trump defeated stay off the ballot in swing states such as Pa.?
https://www.inquirer.com/news/third-party-green-party-pennsylvania-2020-election-bread-roses-jerome-segal-20200420.html
Health Care
Is tele-health the remedy for at-risk communities during COVID-19? | Opinion
https://www.penncapital-star.com/covid-19/is-tele-health-the-remedy-for-at-risk-senior-communities-during-covid-19-and-beyond-opinion/
Local News
Smart kiosks planned for downtown Scranton
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/smart-kiosks-planned-for-downtown-scranton-1.2620152
Delco to temporarily furlough 400 workers
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/coronavirus/delco-to-temporarily-furlough-400-workers/article_6cda63e4-81a3-11ea-8149-9fe4022df67c.html
MAP: Food assistance programs around Delaware County during COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/coronavirus/map-food-assistance-programs-around-delaware-county-during-covid-19-pandemic/article_3b672b16-6d4a-11ea-a381-0b1d3178abe7.html
Chester County takes steps to purchase West Chester office building
https://www.dailylocal.com/business/chester-county-takes-steps-to-purchase-west-chester-office-building/article_31bb9854-8253-11ea-9963-7f42829209d1.html
Mile-long lines swamping Monaca food pantry
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2020/04/20/Faith-Restorations-food-pantry-Greater-Pittsburgh-Community-Food-Bank-RiverWise/stories/202004160153
Two Apollo council members resign amid clashes with council president
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/two-apollo-council-members-resign-amid-clashes-with-council-president/
Residents reflect on momentous month since COVID-19 was first diagnosed in Luzerne County
https://www.timesleader.com/news/780773/residents-reflect-on-momentous-month-since-covid-19-was-first-diagnosed-in-luzerne-county
Luzerne County seeking grant to restore historic deer statue
https://www.timesleader.com/news/780786/luzerne-county-seeking-grant-to-restore-historic-deer-statue
County council to vote on jail health care, tax collection
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-council-to-vote-on-jail-health-care-tax-collection-1.2620083
Local trail needs help combating ‘predator’
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/local-trail-needs-help-combating-predator-1.2620048
Flood authority to meet via teleconference
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/flood-authority-to-meet-via-teleconference-1.2620084
Local church provides meal kits for those in need
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/local-church-provides-meal-kits-for-those-in-need-1.2620145
Some blame Latinos for Hazleton’s COVID-19 outbreak, echoing divisions that once roiled city
https://www.pennlive.com/coronavirus/2020/04/hazletons-coronavirus-outbreak-spurs-anti-latino-rhetoric-echoing-past-divides-but-todays-leaders-are-pushing-back.html
Contact tracing key in Erie’s COVID-19 effort
https://www.goerie.com/news/20200420/contact-tracing-key-in-eries-covid-19-effort
National News
‘Just normal kids’ killed 13 people: The Columbine High School shooting in 1999
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2020/04/just-normal-kids-killed-13-people-the-columbine-high-school-shooting-in-1999.html
Philly
Philly’s big new hotels are facing the coronavirus economy from under a mountain of debt
https://www.inquirer.com/business/philadelphia-hotel-projecs-debt-coronavirus-20200420.html
Philadelphia-area Muslims must adjust to Ramadan amid a pandemic
https://www.inquirer.com/life/coronavirus-ramadan-muslim-prayer-fasting-quarantine-mosque-20200420.html
Pitt
Holocaust memorial event will be held online, but without survivors
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2020/04/20/Holocaust-memorial-Yom-HaShoah-online-honor-liberators-no-survivors-covid-19-coronavirus/stories/202004200027
Starting this evening, Port Authority riders must wear face covering
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2020/04/19/Port-Authority-riders-health-department-COVID-19-face-covering/stories/202004190105
Pitt doctor leading covid-19 battle discusses lessons learned through sports, optimistic for football’s return
https://triblive.com/sports/pitt-doctor-leading-covid-19-battle-discusses-lessons-learned-through-sports-optimistic-for-footballs-return/
Vigil held at Point State Park for those who have passed away inside the Allegheny County Jail
https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/vigil-held-at-point-state-park-for-those-who-have-passed-away-inside-the-allegheny-county-jail/Content?oid=17161532
State News
Quarantine backlash has begun in Pa., with anti-shutdown rallies Monday in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2020/04/19/The-backlash-against-the-quarantine-has-begun-in-Pennsylvania-with-anti-shutdown-rally-Monday-in-Harrisburg/stories/202004190099
Locals to join protest against shutdown at Capitol
https://www.tribdem.com/coronavirus/locals-to-join-protest-against-shutdown-at-capitol/article_26075fb8-82b0-11ea-b4f3-5f8c27dbb6f4.html
For 2020 census advocates, COVID-19 forces rethinking of outreach strategies
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2020/04/20/Census-2020-outreach-strategies-hubs-Western-Pennsylvania/stories/202004170026
Pennsylvania State Button Society holding it together for 73 years despite recent setbacks
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/buttons-coronavirus-covid19-antique-collector-20200420.html
Summer harvest in a pandemic: Pa. farmers contend with a food surplus and a labor shortage
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pa-farmers-coronavirus-labor-food-supply-20200419.html
Salvation Army works with barbecue restaurants to feed hungry during coronavirus crisis
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/salvation-army-works-with-barbecue-restaurants-to-feed-hungry-during-coronavirus-crisis/article_8f17cb66-8259-11ea-89d9-6fc9c77dba32.html
Pennsylvania liquor stores to reopen today at these locations for curbside pickup: Search the list
https://www.mcall.com/news/pennsylvania/mc-biz-pa-liquor-stores-curbside-20200419-dxzdythywfeltivepzm4exol7i-story.html
Two state liquor stores in Beaver County open for curbside pickup
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200419/two-state-liquor-stores-in-beaver-county-open-for-curbside-pickup
World News
16 killed in Canada shooting rampage, deadliest in 30 years
https://triblive.com/news/world/shooter-in-custody-canadian-police-say-multiple-victims/