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Pennsylvania lacks key information about the coronavirus outbreak due to the continued scarcity of testing and a systemic failure to gather patient data from tests.
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How the coronavirus pandemic could impact the future of Philly’s food economy
As a city known for its robust and vibrant food scene, Philadelphia is facing lots of questions about what the coronavirus pandemic means for the industry long term.
6 years ago
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
New phone software the companies plan to add would make it easier to use wireless technology to track down people for who may have been infected by coronavirus carriers.
6 years ago
Nature scavenger hunt, anyone? The Franklin Institute starts with spotted lanternfly eggs
The Franklin Institute has started a nature scavenger hunt for people to engage with nature and outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Coronavirus offers the chance to explore telehealth’s wider potential
Remote visits are essential to reduce the spread of the virus. After COVID-19, which populations might still benefit? Where might digital medicine fall short?
6 years ago
After video of man dragged off Philly bus goes viral, SEPTA reverses mask mandate
After a video of police dragging an unmasked man off a SEPTA bus went viral, the agency reversed coronavirus safety measures.
6 years ago
New Pa. program could release hundreds from state prisons during pandemic
After weeking of lobbying from advocacy groups and failed legislation, Gov. Tom Wolf issued the order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 behind bars.
6 years ago
As the state lays off thousands of employees and makes other cuts, Senate Republicans recently hired a politically connected budget consultant with a six-figure salary.
6 years ago
Planning for the worst: Temple’s Liacouras Center to open for overflow COVID patients next week
The arena is fully stocked with 180 beds, oxygen lines, dedicated ambulances and adequate personal protective equipment.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. to release ‘low-risk’ prisoners
The move is meant to protect people whose age or health status puts them at risk of life-threatening complications while behind bars from COVID-19.
6 years ago
Police forcibly eject man without face mask from SEPTA bus
A new viral video shows what appears to a group of police officers forcibly pulling a man not wearing a face covering off of a SEPTA bus.
6 years ago
Inequality made the perfect storm for a pandemic. North Philly is fighting back.
First, preschool director Michele Ayala and her teachers delivered tablet computers with six months of free internet access to the homes ...
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Watch live: White House Task Force briefing on coronavirus response
President Trump and the coronavirus response team scheduled a briefing for 1 p.m. ET on Friday as the White House weighs options for reopening the country in the coming weeks.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: 200,000+ unemployment claims as joblessness surges in Southeastern Pa.
New statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry shows hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims have been filed in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware state of emergency extended
Gov. Carney issued a declaration formally extending the state of emergency order he first put in place on March 12.
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