Governor Wolf addresses the counties moving to different phases of reopening in PA during press conference Friday. PHILADELPHIA - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania has risen to 73,942 with 5,817 reported fatalities.
The rise in cases is attributed to 537 additional new positive cases and 75 new deaths. With the rate of increase slowing, Gov.
Tom Wolf has begun relaxing restrictions and business closure guidelines in more than half of the state’s 67 counties home to one-third of its residents.
The governor says he anticipates all counties will advance in the state's reopening plan by Jun. 5. Sixteen counties in the central and western parts of Pennsylvania have moved into the green phase.