Pennsylvania health officials mull stronger mitigation efforts as coronavirus spreads

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Pennsylvania health officials said Wednesday sustained community transmission of the novel coronavirus appears likely as the state’s confirmed cases rise to 16.

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine told reporters her department supports actions from businesses and universities to suspend in-person classes and meetings, but stopped short of mandating everyone else – from public schools to sporting arenas – to follow suit.

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