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News: Monday, May 4

The band Birds of Chicago performs at the Long’s Park Amhitheater on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

The band Birds of Chicago performs at the Long's Park Amhitheater on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
The band Birds of Chicago performs at the Long's Park Amhitheater on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Covid-19 headlines for Monday, May 4, 2020:

Pa. Senate committee hearing on Gov. Wolf's reopening plan: Sen. Scott Martin of Lancaster County says topics will include the criteria for reopening and strategies for protecting nursing home residents. It is being livestreamed beginning at 10 a.m. (Source: WGAL)

York city started contact tracing right away: The White Rose city has a city health department, which gave it an advantage in responding to Covid-19. (Source: LNP)

Long's Park cancels summer concerts: The free music series is among a long list of events canceled or postponed due to Covid-19. Organizers are planning an online alternative. (Source: CBS 21)

National roundup: China hid the severity of its coronavirus outbreak and hoarded medical supplies, according to U.S. intelligence documents. (Source: AP) Retailer J. Crew has filed for bankruptcy due to Covid-19. (Source: ABC News) In a historic first, the Supreme Court is livestreaming oral arguments. (Source: CBS News)