
Health
Pa. coronavirus recovery: New bill could help struggling performance venues
State Rep. Jake Wheatley has introduced a bill designed to help independent live music venues hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vaccine storage issues could leave 3B people without access
The vaccine cold chain hurdle is the latest disparity of the pandemic weighted against the poor, who more often live and work in conditions that allow the virus to spread.
5 years ago
World struggles as confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 40 million
The U.S., India and Brazil are reporting by far the highest numbers of cases — 8.1 million, 7.5 million and 5.2 million respectively.
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Coronavirus cases rise to highest level since late July
Raging outbreaks in the Midwest and Great Plains are driving the numbers but every region of the country is showing growth in new infections.
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Millions more COVID-19 rapid tests, but are results reported?
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
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Delaware health system seeing huge demand for flu shot
Health officials are urging people to get the flu shot so that doctors and hospitals don’t face the extra strain of having to treat influenza in the midst of the pandemic.
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Helping hands need a break, too: How to lend support without burning out
These days, there are many reasons to open your heart to others, but it's easy to get exhausted. Try these tips honed by social workers for staying healthy and empathetic.
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Pennsylvania reports 2nd-highest COVID-19 total of pandemic
Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466.
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More free time, more stress: The pandemic is boosting the risk of childhood obesity
With smaller budgets for food, less access to school meals and limited physical activity, parents and doctors are struggling to keep kids healthy.
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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering flu shots in Philly
Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'
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Facing many unknowns, states rush to plan distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
A vaccine will only work if many people can get immunized. State officials are working to design outreach and distribution plans, with little clarity at the national level.
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For some graduate students, the cost of doing science is their mental health
Years of research, classwork, teaching and study can take a stressful toll in almost any area.
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Listen 12:21Assessing COVID-19’s toll on Black physicians’ practices
Fewer patient visits, delayed or reduced insurance reimbursements, and the coronavirus itself struck a blow at some offices — and the communities they serve.
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Sleepless nights, hair loss and cracked teeth: Pandemic stress takes its toll
Reports are on the rise of symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems and flare-ups of autoimmune disorders. Here's why stress can make our bodies hurt and what to do.
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Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘silent spread’ in northeastern states during visit to State College
She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.
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