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The numerals in this illustration show the main mutation sites of the delta variant of the coronavirus, which is likely the most contagious version. Here, the virus's spike protein (red) binds to a receptor on a human cell (blue).
(Juan Gaertner/Science Source)
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Health

‘A war against ourselves’: Why Pa. and N.J. are preparing now for a delta variant surge

New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been shielded from the delta outbreaks seen in other parts of the country. That trend line is changing.

4 years ago

A student receives her vaccine at West Philly's Back to School JAM. (Luisa Suarez/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health

Back to School JAM offers summer fun along with vaccination opportunities

The event, a collaboration between the School District of Philadelphia and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is part of an effort to get kids over 12 ready for classes.

4 years ago

National Guard soldiers and airmen assist with a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.
Delaware
Public Health

New guidance for unvaccinated Delawareans: Get weekly COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 cases are rising at an alarming rate — nearly six times higher than just five weeks ago — and 99% of cases this year have occurred in unvaccinated people.

4 years ago

The skyline in Philadelphia is pictured along the Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
Public Health

Upper Merion schools say employees must be vaccinated, or tested twice weekly

Teachers and staff in the 4,500-student Montco district must respond to a survey by Aug. 13 and provide proof of vaccination.

4 years ago

A closeup of a health worker wearing a face mask, scrubs, and gloves
Employment
New Jersey
Public Health
NJ Spotlight

N.J. employers fined for COVID safety lapses amid rise in workplace deaths

Dying of COVID-19 from an infection on the job remains a threat as more workplace deaths were reported last year than in recent years.

4 years ago

Guests dine at El Serrano restaurant
Business
National
Public Health

NYC will require COVID vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms

The requirement, which will be phased in over several weeks in August and September, is the most aggressive step it's taken yet to curb a surge in cases caused by delta.

4 years ago

Eduardo Delgado gets his COVID-19 vaccination from Gail Bagnato
Health Care
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. requires vaccine and testing for workers in health care facilities and congregate settings

New Jersey officials are requiring vaccinations for those who work in health care and congregate settings by Sept. 7 or be tested for COVID at least once a week.

4 years ago

Fentanyl testing strips (JHU BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH/BLOOMBERG AMERICAN HEALTH INITIATIVE)
Addiction
Crime
Philadelphia

Kenney: No more arrests for possession of fentanyl test strips

The strips allow people to test other drugs for the presence of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has played a major part in driving the country’s rising overdose death toll.

4 years ago

Simone Biles from the U.S. performs on the vault during the gymnastics
Mental Health
National
Sports

Simone Biles’ decision to prioritize her mental health a sign of American culture shift

WHYY host Cherri Gregg speaks with Zakia Williams, co-founder of Black Men Heal, about Simone Biles’ mental health decision.

4 years ago

Listen 5:54
Diego Rivera cuts Michael Kane’s hair
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Mask limbo: Philly businesses and shoppers create their own rules in void of cohesive message

Some business owners are making their own strict COVID-19 mitigation rules, while others are planning for a “normal” summer.

4 years ago

Listen 2:16
Justin (left) and Joey (right) receive doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Kids
New Jersey
Public Health
Health Desk Help Desk

Now, kids under 12 are getting their shot at COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

A Pfizer clinical trial in younger kids is underway at Rutgers. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk talked to two families who signed up.

4 years ago

Listen 3:33
People waiting in line to enter a grocery store wear COVID-19 protective masks
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly, several suburban counties now seeing substantial COVID-19 transmission

Days after the CDC issued new masking guidance for fully vaccinated people, much of the Philadelphia region is experiencing “substantial” levels of COVID-19 transmission.

4 years ago

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K-12
Pennsylvania

Montgomery County accidentally disclosed personal health information in responding to Right-To-Know request

An unredacted version of data was sent in response to a Right-to-Know request regarding to COVID-19 cases and exposure in Montgomery County schools.

4 years ago

Amy Zoll, a volunteer with the Citizen Corps of Delaware County, becomes the first person to be vaccinated at the ribbon cutting for the new Delaware County Wellness Center. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pa. Department of Health to manage coronavirus-related services for Delco

Delaware County has no health department, so Chester County handled its pandemic response until now. The new arrangement begins Aug. 1.

4 years ago

Dr. Mike Benninghoff confers with registered nurse Lea Robbins in Christiana Hospital's intensive care unit for COVID-19 patients. (Courtesy of ChristianaCare)
Delaware
Health Care
Public Health

With cases at a two-month high, Delaware nurses group urges vaccines for all, ChristianaCare orders it

The state’s largest hospital system says all workers must have at least one dose by Sept. 21 if they want to keep their job.

4 years ago

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