Planned Parenthood offering 'abortion services only' in Pennsylvania after ban on elective surgeries

Planned Parenthood clinics in eastern and central Pennsylvania will provide “abortion services only” following a statewide ban on elective surgeries amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf signed guidance banning all elective surgeries in the state earlier in March. As the order did not specifically include abortions among such procedures, Planned Parenthood Keystone announced on March 24 that it would provide “abortion services only,” cutting tests for issues such as UTIs until telehealth plans are implemented.