Health
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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Philly region’s COVID cases were 7 times higher than originally recorded, CDC finds
A study released Monday examined the results of antibody tests conducted in 10 geographic areas around the U.S., including the Philadelphia metro region.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Lag in Montco lab results for COVID tests; cases rise in Chesco
Montgomery County is actively searching for other labs to help the county process its COVID-19 tests more quickly.
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U.S. to get 100 million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in $1.95 billion deal
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defence announced the deal Wednesday as part of Operation Warp Speed.
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Black mayors call for governors to let them enforce rules to fight COVID-19
Black mayors in many of the nation's largest cities formally called on governors to repeal orders prohibiting them from enacting strategies that reduce COVID-19 spread.
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Temple Hospital workers demand hazard pay for coronavirus duties
Members of 1199C, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, were joined by state and local officials and rallied on behalf of 800 colleagues.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Pandemic ‘is not over,’ Philly health commissioner warns
Over the past week, Philadelphia averaged 138 new cases of COVID-19 each day — an increase over the previous week’s daily average of 110 cases.
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New Biden plan would spend nearly $800 billion on caregiving
Joe Biden's latest policy proposal would spend billions making both child care and elder care more accessible and affordable.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Carney ‘mad as hell’ state back on N.J., N.Y. quarantine list
The governor once again bristled at the inclusion of his state on the list of places whose residents are advised to quarantine for 14 days.
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Chambersburg postal workers refuse to wear masks, and the state can’t do anything about it
The situation highlights how safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have become part of election-year politics.
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Your ‘doomscrolling’ breeds anxiety. Here’s how to stop the cycle
So many of us do it: the long scroll through grim news on social media. A behavioral specialist offers shares how to stop “doomscrolling” for the sake of your health.
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Global coronavirus deaths surpass 600,000, with U.S. accounting for nearly a quarter
The U.S. reports approximately 5,000 deaths each week, according to Reuters. In contrast, Canada has reported a total of 8,800 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
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U.S. coronavirus deaths top 140,000 as world sets daily record in new cases
Nearly 260,000 new cases of COVID-19 infections have been reported over the past day, according to data from the WHO. More than a quarter were in the U.S.
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Rebooting care: Patients, doctors and dentists catch up after the COVID delays
It will take a while to work through the backlog, because of social distancing and testing issues. But postponed procedures are being rescheduled.
4 years ago
Listen 2:06With CDC out of data collection, some state hospital groups can’t get COVID-19 info
The absence of the data will make it harder for health and public officials, as well as the general public, to understand how the virus is spreading.
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