It's week two of extreme social distancing in Pittsburgh, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Allegheny County and a number of other Pennsylvania counties are under a "stay-at-home" order from Gov. Tom Wolf.
"This is not a request I make lightly," Wolf said via livestream. "Pennsylvania is the birthplace of American freedom. Our economy and our way of life were built on this freedom and it is this freedom I seek to preserve in our fight against COVID-19."
The question on everyone's mind is: How long is this going to last?
For now, residents must wait until there's evidence of the "curve" bending, meaning proof that social distancing and other efforts are slowing the upward trajectory of new cases.
Helping explain the headlines this week from the WESA newsroom:
- Lucy Perkins covers Congress and the federal government
- An-Li Herring covers the justice system and county government
- Bill O'Driscoll covers arts and culture
Follow WESA's live blog for frequent updates.
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