
Health
Philadelphia officials refute Trump’s comments, call on federal government for help
“If we do this right, then maybe, maybe within two to four weeks, we can see evidence of slowing of the epidemic wave,” said Health Commissioner Tom Farley.
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Exercise is good for us. Even more so now that we’re stuck at home
We’re all a little stressed during these “stay-at-home” days. The health benefits of exercise can help counteract the impacts of isolation.
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First-person account of COVID-19: Centre County man shares his story
WPSU’s Emily Reddy talked with Dean Lindsey, who says he’s one of the first positive cases in Centre County.
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Delaware coronavirus case total hits 104, presidential primary postponed
Delaware’s Democrats will have to wait a little longer to vote in what’s expected to be a landslide primary win for Joe Biden.
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Pa. nurses: Hospitals won’t guarantee paid leave for workers with COVID-19
“We’re on the front lines, and we have an increased risk,” said a state union president.
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“Everything tastes like sewer water,” said one Philadelphia patient.
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Philadelphia to open a quarantine facility for people who can’t go home
The news came hours after local officials moved forward with a long-planned effort to clear a homeless encampment in the tunnels beneath the Center City convention center.
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Coronavirus update: Wolf issues stay-at-home order for Philly suburbs, extends school closures
Pennsylvania reported 165 new patients diagnosed with COVID-19 on Monday, the largest single-day jump since the coronavirus outbreak began.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. promises crackdown on ‘stay-at-home’ scofflaws
Stiff penalties await individuals and businesses who violate New Jersey’s strict social distancing mandates, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said.
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Anthony Fauci has become the scientific voice of reason about how to respond to the new coronavirus
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The state’s latest directive expands the pool of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and mental health providers to treat patients until the emergency ends.
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Fauci says he can’t stop Trump from talking at briefings
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he can't jump in front of the microphone to stop President Donald Trump from speaking at daily White House briefings on the coronavirus outbreak.
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What can and can’t you do under Philly’s ‘stay at home’ order?
Grocery shopping, yes. Pickup basketball, no.
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Philly will issue a “stay-at-home” order for all residents starting at 8 a.m. Monday. A similar order takes effect in Delaware on Tuesday through mid-May.
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Philly area mental health professionals offer free therapy for health care workers
Mental health professionals in the Philly area are offering free online therapy for health care workers working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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