Health
Vaccine could unlock trillions in spending, leading to ‘Biden boom’
Pent-up demand from households that have been cooped up over the last eight months could drive a spending boom in the spring, providing a big boost to the economy.
3 years ago
‘We really want to avoid a lockdown’: Delco officials warn of COVID-19 surge overwhelming hospitals
In the past week alone, the county reported more than 200 new cases in three days. On Thursday, there were 223 new cases, not far from the spring peak.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: No new mitigation efforts planned — for the moment
“We will continue to discuss that,” state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We want to be very strategic in terms of what we do.”
3 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. overnight indoor dining restrictions take effect
Murphy said eateries were turning into de facto clubs overnight, and public health experts worried the crowded indoor gatherings could contribute to the increase in new cases.
3 years ago
N.J. bars and restaurants figure out next course in keeping business open
Some bars and restaurants were treading water when New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on indoor dining and bars.
3 years ago
Listen 2:13Fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases
Temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks like the ones used at schools and doctor's offices have again proved inadequate for spotting coronavirus infections.
3 years ago
Hundreds of thousands of people face utility shutoffs as pandemic surges
As shutoffs resume, Pa. utility customers who need help paying their bills have options under the state’s Public Utility Commission regulations.
3 years ago
Why poorer countries aren’t likely to get the Pfizer vaccine any time soon
The U.S., U.K., E.U., Canada and Japan have already claimed, through advanced purchase agreement, about 1.1 billion doses, or more than 80% of the supply.
3 years ago
Wear masks to protect yourself from the coronavirus, not only others, CDC stresses
The CDC had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. New advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face-coverings.
3 years ago
Philly adds online options as coronavirus spike overloads city contact tracers
A web-based survey and info portal will help the health department’s team keep up.
3 years ago
New Jersey coronavirus cases surge as new restrictions loom
"These numbers are devastating. We are still in the midst of a pandemic. Wear a mask. Social distance. Stay safe,” Murphy said in a tweet.
3 years ago
‘We are not guinea pigs’: Trust issues and a COVID-19 vaccine trial in the Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation has a death rate from the virus nearly double that of New Jersey. But skepticism about volunteering for Pfizer trial’s runs deep.
3 years ago
Listen 8:13US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge
The new wave appears bigger and more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring and summer — and threatens to be worse.
3 years ago
The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the law Tuesday. If declared unconstitutional, hundreds of thousands in the state would lose health care.
3 years ago
Gov. Carney warns of more restrictions amid Delaware spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
The average daily count is 241, twice the figure of a month ago. The governor says Delaware is “going in the wrong direction.”
3 years ago