Health

Feds reversed an earlier plan to set a national standard for the toxic chemical, citing tough measures in two states.

Among facilities in the 5-county region with 5 or more deaths, the average infection rate was 44%; nearly half of residents tested positive, new data show.

With thousands of more seasonal workers due to arrive in South Jersey, farmers still await Department of Health safety guidelines.

At least half the COVID-19 deaths in Pa., N.J. and Del. have been among nursing home residents. So why are some facilities knowingly letting in patients with the virus?

The nation’s mental health care system is struggling to continue treating patients in spite of the coronavirus.

Kenney blamed the White House in part for spreading “ridicule and dangerous” ideas that social distancing isn’t necessary.

The admin. falls short of official claims, has fueled some confusion on the ground, and would allow any nursing home to opt out of the robust testing suggested by the state.

Health care was long assumed to be immune from economic downturns, one expert said. This pandemic is different.

Rev. Christopher Bullock is suing Gov. Carney, claiming the restrictions are “a severe racially discriminatory purpose and effect on the African-American faith community."

We look at how contact tracing works and speak to Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh about the high infection rates in the Pa. county.

Philadelphia officials are considering painting circles onto parkland to help visitors maintain social distancing recommendations.

The teams are designed to provide relief for staff as well as training on use of personal protective equipment.

The FDA warned health professionals last month that the drug should not be used outside of hospital or research settings, due to sometimes fatal side effects.

The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals dropped to 229 over the weekend -- the lowest total in a month.

A Massachusetts company says its experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing.