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News: Thursday, June 11

Health care workers kneel outside Lancaster General Hospital in support of Black Lives Matter and to honor victims of racism on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (Source: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health)

Health care workers kneel outside Lancaster General Hospital in support of Black Lives Matter and to honor victims of racism on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (Source: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health)
Health care workers kneel outside Lancaster General Hospital in support of Black Lives Matter and to honor victims of racism on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (Source: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health)

Headlines for Thursday, June 11, 2020:

County commissioners to consider law enforcement reforms: They could include body cameras for armed employees and de-encrypting police communications. Additionally, all county employees could receive anti-bias training. (Source: LNP)

LGH supports Black Lives Matter: Health care workers kneeled outside Lancaster General Hospital for 8 minutes, 46 seconds to honor George Floyd and support anti-racism protesters. (Source: WGAL)

Covid-19 reopening guidance approved for state system universities: The system includes Millersville University, Lancaster County's largest higher education institution. (Source: WGAL)

Who arranged for armed 'militia' at E-town protest?: The borough's police chief and a council member say they're seeking more information. (Source: LNP)

• Arrestee's Covid-19 statement possibly misheard: Julio Torres, arrested at a Lancasater city protest June 1, reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 on May 7, not May 27.  (Source: LNP)

National roundup:  Covid-19 cases are rising in 21 states. (Source: AP) Another 1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment over the past week. (Source: Reuters) President Trump is expected to speak on social justice issues in Dallas today. (Source: NPR)