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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Listen 5:54Mask 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.
3 years ago
Listen 2:16Now, 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.
3 years ago
Listen 3:33Philly, 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.
3 years ago
Tokyo’s new COVID-19 infections hit a record again, topping 4,000 for the first time
Japan's capital has exceeded 4,000 coronavirus infections for the first time — 4,058 cases, to be exact. That's a record high.
3 years ago
Across federal workforce, people with disabilities see need for more representation
Four years ago, the government set a benchmark calling for every agency to commit to having no less than 12% of its employees made up of people with disabilities.
3 years ago
Why sweat is a human superpower
Turns out human sweat — our body's air conditioning system — is really pretty tame on the "yuck" scale of animal cooling methods.
3 years ago
Back to the office? Not yet. Companies scramble to adjust to delta variant
For a while there, it seemed like things were finally heading back to normal. Now, not so much.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
CDC team: ‘War has changed’ as delta variant dangers emerge
New evidence shows the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
3 years ago