Health
Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely.
4 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if I can blow out a candle while wearing a mask?
If you can blow out the flame easily while wearing a mask, she says, there's too much air exchange between you and the outside world.
4 years ago
Casinos in Pa. and N.J. have finally banned smoking. Why now?
Do the new prohibitions reflect a greater coronavirus danger from smokers? The jury is still out, but there are real safety reasons behind the new rules.
4 years ago
Univ. of Delaware study: Vulnerable communities twice as likely to catch COVID-19
Race, language and income level play a big role in determining who will be infected with the coronavirus, according to researchers at the University of Delaware.
4 years ago
Citing ‘overwhelming’ spread, Pa. moves to add staff, app to trace the coronavirus
The state health department has received approval to spend nearly $27 million to ramp up contact tracing efforts.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Delco tracking virus surge in under 30 crowd
Contact tracing has shown a large portion of residents have contracted the virus while visiting N.J. beaches, attending Fourth of July barbecues, and socializing without masks
4 years ago
Coronavirus recovery: Remote learning an option for all N.J. students
Parents can now opt for all online learning for the fall.
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23 Long Beach Island lifeguards are COVID-19 positive after ‘social gatherings’
Nearly two dozen lifeguards in Long Beach Island have recently tested positive for COVID-19, a health official said.
4 years ago
Man dies from COVID-19 outbreak that infected 1 in 3 Sussex prisoners
Delaware prisons had been free of coronavirus for more than a month, until the first cases were identified at Sussex Correctional Institution.
4 years ago
Philly’s coronavirus curves: Daily updated stats on COVID-19
How serious are infections? Is testing increasing? What’s the positivity rate? Check these charts.
4 years ago
Beer gardens pop up on the waterfront for Philly River Stroll
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation brings back summertime food and drink, with COVID restrictions.
4 years ago
New dilemma for Philly residents with no AC
In Philly, the same people vulnerable to COVID-19 are also vulnerable to extreme heat. That means they have a difficult choice to make: escape the heat or avoid the virus?
Air Date: July 23, 2020
Listen 16:27Pa. coronavirus recovery: State and Philly health officials hope kids can return to school
As schools prepare to reopen in the fall, health officials in Pennsylvania say they’re hopeful it can be done safely.
4 years ago
Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here’s what the science says
How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask-wearing may be more than a helpful precaution.
4 years ago
Disaster relief for the elderly and disabled is already hard. Now add a pandemic
Disasters are already deadly for the elderly and people with disabilities. During the pandemic, advocates say disaster prep has fallen short in meeting their needs.
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