93-3-WMR Audio on Demand presents the Preston and Steve show podcast.

And now, Preston and Steve's news updates with Kathy Romano.

And today is Wednesday, November 11th.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning.

Pennsylvania reported its highest daily positive case count

since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic at 4,361. Tuesday's numbers bring the statewide total to 238,

657. The department reported 62 new deaths. The total number of deaths in Pennsylvania attributed

to COVID-19 stands at 9,086. Health officials in Philadelphia are

looking at more restrictions as the city records 879 new cases on Tuesday. I would say

that the full range of options is something we're considering. Those are tough decisions, said

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley. The number of hospital cases have more

than doubled in the last two weeks. Health officials anticipate a further increase in cases,

which is why they are looking at implementing new restrictions. Now, the CDC posted its most

specific guidance yet on Thanksgiving, which emphasizes that the safest option for the holiday

is celebrating only

with the people in your household or taking extra precautions like wearing masks and keeping

your distance if you celebrate with others. A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible,

oh my God, is possible, but health experts say don't travel and all gatherings should be held

outdoors. Officials with AAA say,

while they're still working on official numbers, they anticipate significantly fewer flights

compared to last year's record travel growth. Officials say if people do travel, it will be on

...