Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Town Hall On Coronavirus In Chesco

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Coronavirus is now canceling events about coronavirus.

A scheduled town hall in Chester County, which was meant to address constituent concerns regarding the rapidly spreading virus, will no longer take place.

It's not an altogether shocking development, as "town hall gathering" sounds like something on the short list of things the CDC doesn't want you to do right now.

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“The health and safety of my constituents is my top priority, especially during this disease outbreak when the goal is to keep people as safe as possible,” State Rep. Dan Williams said. “Information on this virus is rapidly updating and changes almost daily. I urge constituents to look to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for the most accurate and timely updates.”

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The public forum at Downingtown Middle School had been planned to include input from local and state health officials, police, and an infectious disease specialist.

There are now 15 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Pennsylvania.

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