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Gov. Wolf extends stay-at-home order to all of Pennsylvania, closes schools indefinitely

April 1st, 2020 by WCBC Radio

In one stroke,Governor Tom  Wolf added 34 counties to his stay-home edict, meaning that residents of all 67 of Pennsylvania’s counties must now stay home as much as possible to help slow the spread of COVID-19.  With coronavirus infections continuing to rise dramatically in the state, with nearly 1,000 new confirmed cases reported Tuesday, Wolf called a statewide quarantine “the most prudent option."

“We appreciate the shared sacrifice of all 12.8 million Pennsylvanians; we are in this together,” Wolf said in a statement.

Residents may leave their homes for a number of reasons that include working at a business that’s still open, going to the grocery store or pharmacy, visiting a doctor, caring for a relative or heading outside to exercise. Police will continue to focus on informing residents of the order rather than on enforcement, according to the governor's office.

The order will last at least through April 30. Separately, schools and nonessential businesses are closed until further notice

One Response to “Gov. Wolf extends stay-at-home order to all of Pennsylvania, closes schools indefinitely”

  1. April 02, 2020 at 10:31 am, Joe Wellberg said:

    Sacrifice. Tell that to the residents who are so disgusted with Wolfe

    Reply

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