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A top Pennsylvania Republican said coronavirus only threatens children in poor health. That’s not true.

Arguing the state should move quickly to reopen its economy even as coronavirus cases surge in some areas, state House Speaker Mike Turzai said reopening schools in the fall should be a top priority.

Pennsylvania state House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) uses hand sanitizer during a legislative session in March.
Pennsylvania state House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) uses hand sanitizer during a legislative session in March.Read moreJoe Hermitt / The Patriot-News via AP file photo