Health
N.J. coronavirus update: State will not require students to wear masks this fall
New Jersey students will not have to wear masks when they return to the classroom this fall, unless required by their district, the governor announced.
3 years ago
What about the COVID vaccine and cancer, organ transplants, autoimmune conditions?
WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk answers more questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from people with very specific concerns about its effect and effectiveness.
3 years ago
Listen 4:17As variant rises, COVID-19 vaccine plan targets ‘movable middle’
The message is about public health, not ideology. The focus is a group health officials term the “movable middle” — some 55 million unvaccinated adults seen as persuadable.
3 years ago
U.S. companies shifted to make N95 respirators during COVID. Now, they’re struggling
The nationwide vaccination campaign, combined with an influx of cheaper, Chinese-made masks and N95 respirators, has dramatically cut into the companies' sales.
3 years ago
The sweepstakes winner, Daniel Silva, is putting his winnings into savings — and taking a post-pandemic victory lap in Las Vegas with his partner.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania lifting universal masking order on Monday
The mask mandate will be lifted as of 12:01 a.m. on June 28, the Department of Health announced Friday.
3 years ago
New COVID-19 outbreaks are driving some places back under lockdown and behind masks
An increase of coronavirus infections around the world is forcing some governments to reimplement lockdown measures to control the spread of the virus.
3 years ago
City of Philadelphia offers free meals for kids at over 500 sites this summer
The City of Philadelphia, along with partners, is supporting over 500 meal sites to give free and healthy meals to the city's children and youth.
3 years ago
Air Date: June 25, 2021
Listen 49:19Can you tamp down your over-the-top startle response?
Jumping at the slightest little thing can be annoying and embarrassing. Why do some people startle so easily, and can they do anything about it?
3 years ago
Listen 14:42How to stop worrying and learn to love the unknown
People can reframe their relationship with uncertainty and that can help relieve some of their anxiety.
3 years ago
Listen 5:52Health care professionals unanimously vote to unionize in Delaware County hospitals
About 100 health care workers at Taylor Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital have unanimously voted to unionize because of staff shortages and low pay.
3 years ago
Nearly all COVID deaths in U.S. are now among unvaccinated
An AP analysis of government data from May shows that “breakthrough” infections in fully vaccinated people accounted for fewer than 1,200 of 853,000+ COVID hospitalizations.
3 years ago
The pandemic led to the biggest drop in U.S. life expectancy since WWII, study finds
A new study estimates that life expectancy in the U.S. decreased by nearly two years between 2018 and 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
Herd immunity, Covid shot hesitancy, and trusted vaccine ambassadors
Why are we falling short of President Biden's 70% vaccination rate target for July 4th? Also, the latest on the Delta variant and how barber shops are becoming vaccine hubs.
Air Date: June 23, 2021 10:00 am
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