Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will rescind Pa. disease-tracking proposal that reignited pandemic-era outrage

Governor Josh Shapiro's administration is rescinding a proposed regulation that would have expanded the state health department's investigatory powers regarding contagious diseases.
The 502-page proposed regulations would have expanded the state health department’s investigatory powers deemed necessary to track, prevent, contain or mitigate a contagious disease.
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