Coronavirus Update: April 3, 2020

Published: April 3, 2020, 8:30 p.m.

New York’s governor uses an executive order to seize unused ventilators as the number of deaths in the state continue to grow. Pennsylvania’s governor advises everyone to wear masks, while freezing the paychecks of more than 10 percent of the commonwealth’s employees. In healthcare news, Independence Blue Cross says it won’t be charging co-pays for coronavirus treatment and the state creates a new toll-free hotline to help those under mental stress. The number is 1-855-284-2494. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.