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George School senior, Julia Carrigan, preparing for a film shoot in La Paz, Bolivia. (Photo courtesy of Emily Blanck)
Health

Stranded in South America: ‘Our embassy and state department have failed us’

As South American countries close their borders, those trying to get back to the U.S. encounter dead ends.

6 years ago

A bottle of hydroxychloroquine.(Courtesy of Susan Hauk)
Health

People with autoimmune issues find critical drug scarce after Trump touts it for COVID-19

Used to treat conditions such as lupus, hydroxychloroquine is in short supply for those who need it. But they haven’t been proven to work on COVID-19.

6 years ago

Signs posted around the offices of Ceiba in Norris Square, Kensington encourage visitors to participate in the 2020 census. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Community

Stuck home because of coronavirus? Spread the word about the census, Philly groups urge

The census is now online and being mailed to homes across the region. Philly community groups are still trying to get the word out during the pandemic.

6 years ago

The Delaware Children's Museum is providing activities for children and their families via social media. (Courtesy of Elisa Morris)
Arts & Entertainment

Guide: Delaware museums offering virtual tours to entertain during quarantine

Museums in Delaware may be closed due to COVID-19, but museum lovers can still enjoy virtual tours to keep entertained when they’re stuck at home.

6 years ago

Listen 1:24
Bloodfed aegypti (David F Duneau)
Science

How bats, mosquitoes, humans and other mammals factor into the coronavirus story

Viruses travel, and sometimes jump from species to species. Which ones are a part of the coronavirus journey?

6 years ago

Elise Aminah Dorr-Dorynek is a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer of almost 20 years. She talked to press Thursday about what it’s like to administer COVID-19 testing. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

‘No better antidote to anxiety than doing something’: Meet the Medical Reserve Corps volunteers fighting coronavirus

The corps’ 3,200-plus members are medical and nonmedical volunteers deployed by the city to assist during major emergencies.

6 years ago

The Rev. Charles
Education

UPenn chaplain discusses the decision to cancel classes, and the difficulties in returning to normal during coronavirus

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Chaz Howard about being away from the groups of students with whom he usually engages on campus.

6 years ago

Listen 3:59
Erika Almirón pictured with her mother, Nilda Almirón Niz. Almirón is a social justice activist who is awaiting the results of a coronavirus test and is self-quarantining from family in the meantime. (Liliana Almirón)
Community

Philly social justice activist Erika Almirón discusses being tested for coronavirus

Erika Almirón, a social justice advocate in Philadelphia, worries for her family and for those in detention while awaiting her coronavirus test results.

6 years ago

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The White House is reflected in a puddle, Friday March 22, 2019, in Washington, as news breaks that the special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
Health

Watch live: White House holds briefing as officials work on new coronavirus guidelines

Trump has said he would like people in parts of the country that have not experienced massive outbreaks to be able to go back to work

6 years ago

Jack Freedman poses for a photo with licensed practical nurse Kimberly Charleston (left), clinical manager Megan Corbo (middle) and nurse Dawn Pye. Charleston has self-quarantined following a screening process instituted by her employer, Lincoln Healthcare, to send home anyone who lives with someone who may have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. (Courtesy of Al Freedman)
Keystone Crossroads
Health

‘In harm’s way’: Home care workers on the frontline against COVID-19

In normal times, these high-touch and often low-paid jobs provide a critical link to the outside world. Now, workers worry about the health implications of the job.

6 years ago

Listen 4:10
Two Market-Frankford Line cars lifted for repairs at the 69th Street SEPTA repair shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

Two more SEPTA workers diagnosed with COVID-19, transit union bulk orders hand sanitizer

Three SEPTA workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the three work in maintenance while the third works at the agency headquarters.

6 years ago

Nurses with ChristianaCare wait for the next vehicle to arrive to test people for the coronavirus on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Riverfront complex in downtown Wilmington, Del. (Butch Comegys for WHYY)
Health

First Delawarean dies from coronavirus as case count rises to 130

The first Delawarean to die was a 66-year-old Sussex County man who was hospitalized out of state and critically ill with underlying health conditions.

6 years ago

At a March 12 Philadelphia City Council meeting, attendees were told to use every other chair to reduce the chances of exposure to coronavirus. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly Council advances $85.4 million coronavirus emergency spending bill

The taxpayer money will be spent on city payroll and operating testing sites as well as other emergency operations.

6 years ago

Northeast High School teacher Keziah Ridgeway teaching her online course. (Courtesy of Keziah Ridgeway)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

‘Academics are the least of it’: How teachers and students stay connected in a pandemic

When schools shuttered suddenly, teachers faced a question: What do I do now? Many of them got creative to stay in-sync with students.

6 years ago

Listen 4:38
Peeps
Community

Sweet: Peeps production stops, but Easter is taken care of

The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Just Born confections company said its production facilities there and in Philadelphia closed Wednesday through April 7.

6 years ago

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