Pennsylvania officials provide an update on COVID-19

Posted: Mar 21, 2020 / 12:08 PM EDT / Updated: Mar 21, 2020 / 12:08 PM EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WDVM) — Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine, is providing residents of Pennsylvania an update on the state’s COVID-19 situation.

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