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Entire State Of PA Now Under Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order
After piecemeal attempts at instituting a stay-at-home order to quell the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Wolf expanded it statewide Wednesday.

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After piecemeal attempts at instituting a stay-at-home order to quell the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Wolf expanded it statewide Wednesday.

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Gov. Wolf extended the stay-at-home order in 26 counties through April 30. Schools and nonessential businesses are closed "indefinitely."