Charges To Be Filed Against 2 In Coughing Incidents

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) – State police in western Pennsylvania say charges are planned against two people accused in separate incidents of purposely coughing on others. Police in Westmoreland County allege that a 48-year-old North Huntingdon woman became upset at a drive-thru window in Hempfield and “began purposely coughing” at a worker, saying “I hope you get COVID-19 and die.” At a doctor’s office in Latrobe, police allege that a 53-year-old Cherry Tree man purposely coughed on two staff members. Police say charges including disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment and simple assault charges are planned against the suspects.