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Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases top 11,000; state deaths total 150
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Pennsylvania's count of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise. Local and state officials have taken strict action to limit exposure.
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Should all Pennsylvanians start wearing face masks? Four local experts weigh in.
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Editor's note: On April 3, Gov. Tom Wolf asked that all Pennsylvanians wear face masks when leaving home. Later on Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump shared new CDC guidance recommending cloth masks in public for everyone. The state and CDC says surgical masks and N95 respirator masks should still be reserved for healthcare workers or patients in healthcare settings. Homemade masks, paper masks or even bandanas and scarves can be used by the general public in addition to social distancing. Cloth masks should be washed after each use.
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Who is most at risk? Mapping COVID-19 risk factors in Allegheny County
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Allegheny County residents at risk for severe COVID-19 also tend to be clustered in communities with lower resources.
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Fact-check: Are homemade face masks helpful in protecting against coronavirus?
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], homemade masks are not considered PPE and they should only be used as a last resort when caring for COVID-19 patients, as their protective ability is unknown.
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How local officials and institutions are responding to coronavirus
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As novel coronavirus cases are reported in the Pittsburgh area, PublicSource has compiled information on how local leaders and institutions are responding as public health experts urge residents to practice “social distancing” and avoid large gatherings.
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Six expert tips for managing your child’s social distancing during coronavirus
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Social isolation is challenging, especially for children and teens. With schools closed and many typical activities like playdates, museum visits and trips to the movies off-limits, it’s hard for parents to know what to do. We spoke to two local experts on how to manage your child’s social isolation. Here are their tips
The True Cost of Court Debt
376,000 PA drivers have their licenses suspended for unpaid traffic tickets. That’s more than the population of Pittsburgh.
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According to PennDOT, 376,000 drivers — 29,000 in Allegheny County — have their license suspended for failure to pay or respond.
The True Cost of Court Debt
A $25 fine can wind up costing more than $150. So where does the rest of the money go?
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In Pennsylvania, many traffic fines are as little as $25. But it can be hard to tell that from the court paperwork. The fine is just one of several itemized costs that can add up to well over $150.
CMU created a map excluding Pittsburgh’s Black neighborhoods. It’s not the only one.
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Are there other problematic maps of Pittsburgh? Send them to us.
