Health
Philadelphia area dashboard: How are local hospitals managing COVID-19 ICU patients?
Updated weekly, our data dashboard tracks COVID cases and hospital capacity in Philadelphia and nearby counties in Pa., Del., and N.J.
3 years ago
US continues to lag in COVID-19 workplace safety, former OSHA official says
Ten months into the pandemic, the Trump administration is neglecting safety at meatpacking plants and other workplaces, a former top federal official says.
3 years ago
U.K. variant could drive a new surge in the U.S., experts warn
It appears to be 50% more infectious, and researchers predict the new coronavirus variant could start to dominate in the U.S. by March. The time to prepare is now, they say.
3 years ago
N.J. opens vaccine eligibility to residents 65 and older, people with chronic conditions
Starting Thursday, New Jersey residents aged 65 and older, as well as residents aged 16 to 64 with chronic medical conditions, will be eligible for a vaccine.
3 years ago
‘It’s critical to have cultural competency’: Suburban health care experts tackle vaccine mistrust
The Montgomery County Immunization Coalition and the TriCounty Health Council brought together a panel of community leaders to talk about the issue.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Montco rolls out weekly testing for teachers, at-risk students
Regional Congregate Care Assistance Teams will replace the old program with $12 million in funding that will run through the end of February.
3 years ago
Penn surgeon-turned-patient on surviving a stroke while hospitalized with COVID-19
"Morning Edition" host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Penn surgeon Dr. Matthew Beshara, who suffered a stroke while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.
3 years ago
Listen 4:37US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300
The nation’s overall death toll from COVID-19 has eclipsed 380,000, closing in fast on the number of Americans killed in World War II, or about 407,000.
3 years ago
CDC requires COVID-19 test from air passengers entering the U.S.
Starting Jan. 26, airlines will only allow people to board if they provide documents that they tested negative in the preceding three days or have recovered from the disease.
3 years ago
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will administer vaccines in Philly neighborhoods
People can sign up through a contact form. The consortium will begin administering the vaccines when Philadelphia enters Phase 1B of its distribution plan.
3 years ago
Why you should still wear a mask and avoid crowds after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
It may seem counterintuitive, but health officials say that even after you get vaccinated against COVID-19, you still need to practice the usual pandemic precautions.
3 years ago
Delaware approaches grim milestone in COVID-19 battle
The death toll is projected to surpass 1,000 by Friday. Half of those who have died were living in nursing homes.
3 years ago
COVID fears grow in Capitol as three lawmakers test positive
The three Democratic lawmakers directed their anger toward some House Republicans who were also in the secure room and declined opportunities to wear a mask.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Philadelphia announces next vaccine priority groups
Philadelphia’s priority groupings, unlike federal or state guidance, prioritizes people under the age of 74 with high-risk medical conditions. Here’s why.
3 years ago
US shifts to speed vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses
So far, the vaccine rollout has been primarily to health care workers and nursing home residents, and the slow pace has frustrated many Americans.
3 years ago