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Coronavirus exacts greater toll on communities of color
Experts argue long-standing, long-known health problems like diabetes and lack of access to doctors in Black and Hispanic communities increase susceptibility to COVID-19.
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‘I don’t want to die in here’: inmates talk about conditions in Philly jails
A pair of Riverside Correctional Facility inmates said they fear for their lives as the novel coronavirus spreads in Philadelphia jails.
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Delaware Historical Society wants people to share stories for ‘COVID Chronicles’
Files can be uploaded to the society’s website in text, audio, video or other forms. Selected recollections will be shared via social media.
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EPA rolls back air regulations for waste coal plants in western Pa., W.Va.
Mercury rule exemption applies to three plants in Pennsylvania, one in West Virginia
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Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order also requires NJ Transit and private carriers to supply their workers with gloves and face coverings.
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U.S. death toll overtakes Italy’s as the Midwest braces
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world Saturday at more than 19,700.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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