HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state corrections officers’ union wants the prison system to stop all transfers of inmates as a preventative measure against the new coronavirus spreading between institutions. Corrections officers’ union president Larry Blackwell says moving prisoners between facilities risks unnecessarily spreading the virus inside institutions. He wants it to freeze until the virus is under control. Corrections Secretary John Wetzell says that’s not a realistic plan. No case of the coronavirus has been reported in the state prison system. Meanwhile, more businesses are challenging Gov. Tom Wolf’s order closing “non-life-sustaining” businesses and Allegheny County reported another death from COVID-19, bringing the total reported in Pennsylvania to seven.

Musician Neil Diamond is reached out — although, not in a literal sense — on Twitter to give folks a little hope during these tense times…but putting a new twist on one of his classic songs. Over the weekend, Diamond sang an acoustic version of his famous hit “Sweet Caroline” with new lyrics that some would call guidelines for social distancing. “Hands…washing hands,” he crooned while strumming a guitar. “Reaching out…don’t touch me, I won’t touch you!” By Monday morning, the video had more than 100,000 likes and had been retweeted more than 40,000 times. Diamond is just one of several celebrities to reach out to fans on social media during the health crisis.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hospitals are gearing up to test if a century-old treatment used to fight off pre-vaccine epidemics of flu, measles and other infections might work for COVID-19, too — using blood donated from patients who’ve recovered. Doctors in China attempted the first treatments using infusions of donated plasma. Now U.S. hospitals are seeking government permission for formal studies to test antibody-rich plasma in the sick. They also want to test if the infusions could offer offer temporary, vaccine-like protection to people at high risk, such as hospital workers. History suggests it could work but there’s no guarantee.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has sounded his most dire warning yet about the coronavirus pandemic. He said Tuesday the infection rate in New York is accelerating and the state could be two to three weeks away from a crisis that sees 40,000 people in intensive care. Such a surge would swamp hospitals, which now have just 3,000 intensive care unit beds in the entire state. Cuomo said the rate of new infections is doubling about every three days. Johns Hopkins University data shows there have been more than 23,000 positive cases in New York state.

NEW YORK (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has postponed this summer’s Tokyo Games for a year as coronavirus deaths mount around the world and U.S. lawmakers close in on a nearly $2 trillion deal to help cushion the economic damage from the crisis. The IOC acted on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, adding the Olympics to a long roster of sports events canceled because of the deadly outbreak.

No foul play determined…in the death of a male found near a Hopewell Township country club over the weekend. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

A 2nd COVID-19 testing site is up and running in Beaver County – this one in Monaca. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Sheetz customers will see some changes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Altoona-based gas station chain says it’s suspending its self-serve coffee, beverage and bakery offerings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. People who want soft drinks, coffee or other self-serve items can get them by ordering from the touch-screen kiosks.

Some new changes are being implemented at Giant Eagle grocery stores in wake of the coronavirus outbreak. First… Giant Eagle says customers should not bring reusable bags to stores, as a precautionary measure to help ensure sanitary conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Plexiglass dividers are also being installed at checkouts and customer service areas in Giant Eagle and Market District grocery stores, pharmacies and GetGo convenience stores. Shoppers will also see new signs and floor indicators to let them know the appropriate social distance at checkout lanes.

UPDATE: Hopewell Township police have released the name of the man who is behind bars this morning after a standoff. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the update…

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