CORONAVIRUS 2020: Here is a running list of all Press & Journal stories from the beginning of the pandemic
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MAY 28
• Hershey Medical Center's coronavirus patient total down a bit again after reaching high Tuesday
• DCNR opening state park swimming beaches, pools; facilities opening in 18 locations this week
• Breakdown for Thursday, May 28: 12 deaths in southcentral region, but southeast leads the way
• Middletown looks at loosening outdoor rules for restaurants, bars to ease coronavirus transition
• With revenue off because of coronavirus pandemic, MASD might increase taxes to balance budget
• Dauphin County state representative had coronavirus, kept case private during isolation
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MAY 27
• Number of Hershey Medical Center COVID-19 cases down after reaching new high on Tuesday
• Coronavirus deaths in Dauphin County nursing homes up 50 percent; Frey Village reports 1st case
• Pa.'s death total from the coronavirus up by more than 100 in Wednesday numbers; Dauphin total up
• Dauphin County, all its municipalities waive real estate tax penalties for remainder of 2020
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MAY 26
• Hershey Medical Center's number of coronavirus patients reaches new high
• Breakdown for Tuesday, May 26: No coronavirus deaths reported in 4 of 6 Pennsylvania regions
• Another good day in Pa. coronavirus fight: Total new cases are fewest in two months
• Middletown's National Night Out moved because of coronavirus pandemic, with fall date now planned
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MAY 25
• Breakdown for Monday, May 25: On a day of small increases in Pa., even southeast numbers are low
• Pa. reports fewest new coronavirus cases in two months, with only 24 in Dauphin, 3 in Lebanon
• Borough moratorium on shutting off electric service for non-payment during pandemic extended
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MAY 24
• Breakdown for Sunday, May 24: Lebanon County coronavirus death increase one of Pa.'s largest today
• Pennsylvania reports 60 percent of coronavirus cases have recovered; 28 new deaths reported
• Which Pa. counties have most coronavirus deaths per 100,000 residents? Where does Dauphin rank?
• 800 and counting ... Middletown students making masks with mom for coronavirus efforts
• Department of Health outlines nursing home inspections done during coronavirus pandemic
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MAY 23
• Breakdown for Saturday, May 23: Only one Pa. region reports more than 80 new coronavirus cases
• Dauphin County sees coronavirus deaths up by 5 for second straight day; Pa.'s total tops 5,000
• Looking back: More photos from last week's classic car and hot rod parade through Lower Swatara
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MAY 22
• Dauphin County commissioners say they want to build up economy as yellow phase nears
• Dauphin County moving into yellow phase, entire state expected there by June 5; some going green
• Pa. issues guidance on summer camps, team sports, pools, playgrounds, camping, other activities
• Hershey Medical Center reports its 5th coronavirus death as its number of patients increases again
• Breakdown for Friday, May 22: More than 40,000 negative tests in southcentral so far
• 5 more coronavirus deaths reported in Dauphin County; more in Lancaster County reported as well
• Pennsylvania state prisons will begin to reopen May 26 using five-level system
• Middletown Borough Council votes to return to meeting in person, with 'normalcy' in mind
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MAY 21
• Gov. Wolf: More counties will be moved into yellow phase Friday, and some may even go into green
• Cocktails-to-go approved in Pennsylvania, but law expires when coronavirus declaration ends
• Hershey Medical Center's number of coronavirus patients up again, getting near its highest total
• Breakdown for Thursday, May 21: More than 75 percent of new coronavirus deaths in southeast
• New coronavirus cases in Pa. less than 1,000 for 11th straight day; another Dauphin death reported
• Pennsylvania grants another extension for license-to-carry-firearms permits
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MAY 20
• Breakdown for Wednesday, May 20: Five regions in Pa. see coronavirus cases increase by 101 or less
• Lancaster, Dauphin, Cumberland and York counties report increases in coronavirus deaths
• Issue with statewide data system means today's update of Pa. coronavirus numbers unlikely
• Struggle ongoing for area businesses in pandemic: ‘I am about to lose everything I worked for’
• Middletown Home, Frey Village await guidance on coronavirus testing for residents and employees
• Child care providers across Pennsylvania getting $51 million from CARES Act
• Number of coronavirus patients at Hershey Medical Center steady; St. Joseph reports death
• Mr. Middletown is back on, with virtual show; MAHS pageant is fundraiser to fight childhood cancer
• Outside museum display honors Class of 2020 at Middletown Area High School
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MAY 19
• At Hershey Medical Center, 3 more coronavirus patients reported Tuesday as total creeps back up
• Breakdown for Tuesday, May 19: Six total coronavirus deaths in southcentral region
• Pennsylvania coronavirus cases increase by lowest day-over-day percentage since pandemic started
• Real estate industry can start limited businesses transactions statewide; here are the guidelines
• Details about nursing home coronavirus cases, deaths released; here are the 4 in Dauphin County
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MAY 18
• Breakdown for Monday, May 18: Big changes in county coronavirus deaths with tracking change
• County-by-county death totals from coronavirus in Pa. now a bit different; Levine explains why
• Living Hope Church to give away food for third time, up to 400 boxes; here's how to sign up
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MAY 17
• Your unemployment compensation benefits run out? Pa. has new program that will extend them
• Breakdown for Sunday, May 17: Few increases statewide in any region as Pennsylvania numbers low
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MAY 16
• Breakdown for Saturday, May 16: No additional coronavirus deaths in southcentral, 2 other areas
• Revised coronavirus death totals decrease Dauphin County's by 2; most have been in nursing homes
• Second shipment of remdesivir sent to Pennsylvania hospitals to treat coronavirus patients
• Expansion of 'Buy America' rules would slow down coronavirus vaccine: Charles Boustany Jr.
• Inspired by Mr. Rogers, 1-4-3 Day of kindness has special meaning during COVID-19 pandemic in Pa.
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