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Carney is opening up registration well ahead of President Joe Biden’s deadline. He’s also easing outdoor restrictions as cases and hospitalizations rise.
3 years ago
WHO report: Wildlife farms, not market, likely source of coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 most likely did not originate at Wuham's Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, says a WHO report due Tuesday. But critics are questioning the investigators' independence.
3 years ago
‘Fecal samples’ against gentrification? Research activism raises red flags in West Philly
Temple said it had not approved the research solicited by professor and activist Ang Sun.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: North Philly to get vaccination site; Study finds variants spread in city
A new, federally-backed vaccination site will open in North Philadelphia next week as scientists sound the alarm about the spread of new variants.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Outdoor gathering limit increased
The limit on outdoor gatherings in New Jersey will increase to 200 people starting Friday, but the state’s cap on indoor events will remain at 25.
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CDC director fears ‘impending doom’ if U.S. opens too quickly
The cause of her concern? A rising number of coronavirus cases in the United States. The most recent seven-day average is just below 60,000 cases per day.
3 years ago
Inside Pennsylvania’s race to expand who’s eligible for the coronavirus vaccine
The state has made significant progress in its vaccination effort after Gov. Tom Wolf came under intense scrutiny, but that progress still depends, in part, on where you live.
3 years ago
U.S. is in a race between vaccines and variants, says public health expert
Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard."
3 years ago
When will kids be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, and how do we keep them safe in the meantime?
Why aren’t the vaccines approved for children? When will vaccine trials in kids have results? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk did the homework.
3 years ago
Listen 5:30Coronavirus fight stalls in early hot spots New Jersey, New York
Experts worry the public is getting the message that increased vaccination means it's in the clear, even though only a fraction of the public has completed a full course.
3 years ago
What the U.S. can learn from mass vaccination campaigns in other countries
Health researchers wonder why the United States tried to reinvent the wheel when it came to setting up COVID-19 vaccinations on a large scale.
3 years ago
A new study shows vitamin D can lower COVID-19 risk, especially for Black people
A new study shows levels above those traditionally considered sufficient — 30 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) — may lower the risk of coronavirus infection.
3 years ago
Listen 1:09How vaccine sites can be more accessible to people with intellectual disabilities
Jefferson’s Center for Autism & Neurodiversity has been working with focus groups of young adults to craft strategies.
3 years ago
Penn researchers looked at data from 498 Black men admitted to Level I trauma centers. Health insurance and mental health stigmas limited access to care.
3 years ago
Philly hopes to boost vaccinations 50% by end of April, but the pace has stalled
The city is counting on FEMA to open at least one more clinic, and still leaning heavily on the Black Doctors Consortium.
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