Health
Philly’s new mobile testing truck is designed to contain COVID clusters with rapid response
Patients will self-administer the tests, then hand them to workers through a plastic barrier.
3 years ago
Study: Pa. heart failure patients near fracking were more likely to be hospitalized
Researchers don't know what part of fracking could be causing the problem. A cardiologist said that's important to find out, given the role fracking plays in Pa.'s economy.
3 years ago
Travel from UK shut down as nations assess threat of new coronavirus strain
Several European nations, including Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany and Italy announced travel restrictions from the U.K. where officials say a new variant of the virus.
3 years ago
Older people, some essential workers should get vaccines next, CDC panel says
A federal advisory committee voted to put adults 75 and over and frontline essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccines.
3 years ago
Have doubts about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are some FAQs
WHYY’s readers and listeners shared their concerns. Our Health Desk Help Desk addresses them here.
3 years ago
Listen 5:38US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an advisory declaring “postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID."
3 years ago
2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out
Public health experts say the shots — and others in the pipeline — are the only way to stop a virus that has been spreading wildly.
3 years ago
With Moderna vaccine on the way, Delaware slated to receive almost 20,000 doses this week
Delaware is slated to receive almost 20,000 doses of the two-shot coronavirus vaccine this week. But it won’t be enough for everyone.
3 years ago
A new Yeadon wellness center will eventually serve as Delco Health Department hub
Starting Jan. 15, the Delaware County site will host COVID-19 response efforts. Once the newly created health department is running, this will be its base.
3 years ago
I felt fine, but tested positive for the coronavirus. What’s that really mean?
Science writer Robin Marantz Henig has written about dangerous pathogens for 30 years. But none of that could shed light on her own confusing encounter with coronavirus.
3 years ago
U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
Much-needed doses are set to arrive Monday after the Food and Drug Administration authorized an emergency rollout of the vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the NIH.
3 years ago
Newly released COVID-19 data show most US cities are ‘sustained hotspots’
The Trump administration on Friday made public a trove of federal data on the pandemic that reveals a country awash in red alerts.
3 years ago
N.J. plans for mass vaccinations
At a weekly COVID-19 press briefing, Gov. Phil Murphy announced six forthcoming vaccine “mega-sites.”
3 years ago
Delaware launches vaccination hotline, but available doses are still scarce
Residents with questions or concerns about the virus can now get answers directly from the Division of Public Health.
3 years ago
South Philly’s Bok building launches free weekly COVID tests for tenants and staff
The program is paid for by CARES Act funding.
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