Health
Which coronavirus test should I take?
It will be a while until most of us are vaccinated. If you think you’ve been exposed, or hoping you haven’t been, knowing which test to get is important.
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As states ease restrictions, study says on-premises dining linked to COVID-19 spread
A study published Friday confirms that state-imposed mask mandates and on-premises dining restrictions help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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WHO head wants virus vaccine patents waived to boost supply
The head of the World Health Organization called Friday for patent rights to be waived until the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Philadelphia’s allocation of vaccine doses to increase next week
Philadelphia is prioritizing vaccinations for people over the age of 75 and those with high-risk medical conditions.
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Philly will send confirmation emails to everyone in the city vaccine registry
The Health Department says regular updates will go out to the quarter-million residents on the list.
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Throughout the darkest hours of this pandemic, the world kept its gaze trained on the light at the end of the tunnel: a vaccine. Just ove ...
Air Date: March 5, 2021
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This special workforce is alleviating COVID vaccine fears in the most vulnerable communities
Community health workers get to know clients personally by asking them what they need to improve their health, and they raise vaccine trust in hardest-hit groups.
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Vax Machine takes COVID-19 vaccine into Delaware communities to address racial inequities
A WHYY analysis of Delaware data found that Black and Latino residents are getting vaccinated for the coronavirus at much lower rates than white residents.
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New U.S. malaria czar: Why we should care about the disease, even in a pandemic
Did you even know the U.S. has a malaria czar? Who himself had malaria as a kid? We interview Dr. Raj Panjabi, newly appointed by President Joe Biden.
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N.J. saw a slight uptick in drug overdose deaths in 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said the increased feelings of isolation and anxiety caused by the pandemic had officials worried the number would be even higher.
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Philly Health Department: Do not ‘kiss or snuggle’ turtles due to salmonella outbreak
Officials have discovered eight cases linked to the hard-shelled pets in Philly and Delco.
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How Rite Aid’s ‘glitch’ helped suburban residents get Philly’s vaccine supply
The pharmacy chain turned away eligible city residents under 75 despite qualifying health conditions, but accepted those with suburban addresses.
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How some Philadelphia apartment buildings are getting their residents COVID-19 vaccines
The complexes arrange the shots directly through pharmacies. Residents currently ineligible might receive vaccines along with their neighbors.
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43 years after treating his first Philly patient, este médico sabe que la risa puede curar
Dr. Llera uses his own experience coming from Puerto Rico to Philadelphia to help treat his patients at Maria de los Santos Health Center on Allegheny Avenue.
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Después de 43 años tratando a sus pacientes en Filadelfia, este médico sabe que la risa puede curar
El Dr. Llera pone al servicio su experiencia al venir de Puerto Rico a Filadelfia para tratar a sus pacientes en la clínica Maria de los Santos Health Center, en Allegheny.
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