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A day in the life of a coroner during the COVID-19 pandemic

York County Coroner Pam Gay said opioid deaths have drastically increased since the start of the pandemic.

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Pa. removes more than 200 deaths from official coronavirus count as questions mount about reporting process, data accuracy

The past five days have been a roller coaster of confusion involving the state health department, marred by retracted statements, reporting lags, and angry coroners.
By Sara Simon/Spotlight PA

Pa. coroners, health department at odds over how to handle suspected coronavirus cases, potentially affecting death count

A lack of tests is just one problem the state's coroners are facing as they take on the coronavirus.
By Sara Simon/Spotlight PA
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