Gov. Wolf shuts down the entire state; stocks plunge again; more: Latest on coronavirus in Pa.

So it was probably just a matter of time that Gov. Tom Wolf, who has slowly been expanding his stay-at-home order to include more Pennsylvania counties, announced today that he was shutting the whole state down.

Previously, 33 counties had been under the order and those counties accounted for the vast majority of the state’s residents. The order is effective through April 30. “This virus is spreading rapidly," Wolf said. "It’s in every corner of our state.”

No doubt the governor’s decision was helped by the latest numbers, which were announced at noon today: nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases, raising the total in the state to 5,805, with 74 deaths.

Those weren’t the only disconcerting numbers that came out today, as the stock market went down another 4.4 percent. The price of oil tumbled to near $20 a barrel, and automakers also reported sharp drops in U.S. sales for March, including a 43 pecent plunge for Hyundai.

Was there any good news? Well, Pennsylvania is reopening its liquor and wine portal for online sales. Maybe by tomorrow, there won’t be quite the backlog that developed right after the announcement.

As for other coronavirus stories on PennLive today:

Where are Pennsylvania’s coronavirus cases? Map, details on known cases as of April 1, 2020

Pa. stands to receive $14 million from federal stimulus bill to assist with voter education

Alternate health care sites could open in central Pa. to combat hospital shortages from coronavirus

Gov. Wolf said Pa. could allow students to move to next grade based on work before schools were closed

U.S. supply of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers is running dangerously low: Today in Pa.

Cumberland County coronavirus patient discharged from hospital against wishes, doctor says they need space for looming ‘surge’

PA Game Commission cancels annual seedling sales in coronavirus response

Windows around the world are decorated with hearts to ‘spread the love, not the germs’ during coronavirus stay-at-home isolation

Crocs doubles the number of shoes it will give away to healthcare workers during coronavirus pandemic

NASA launches website loaded with at-home activities for kids during coronavirus school closures

Students, women spare seniors the need to take dangerous trips to stores: coronavirus heroes

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