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Fact-checking Trump’s claim that Gov. Tom Wolf is keeping parts of Pa. closed that are ‘barely affected’ by coronavirus

Trump criticized Wold for wanting to keep parts of Pennsylvania closed that have been “barely affected” by the coronavirus. Is that true? It all depends what criteria are used to determine whether the deadly disease still poses a threat.

President Donald Trump tours the Owens & Minor medical equipment distribution center in Allentown, Pa., on Thursday, May 14, 2020. The president has called for Pennsylvania to speed the process of reopening businesses after the coronavirus shutdown.
President Donald Trump tours the Owens & Minor medical equipment distribution center in Allentown, Pa., on Thursday, May 14, 2020. The president has called for Pennsylvania to speed the process of reopening businesses after the coronavirus shutdown.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer
    by Jessica Calefati
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