Health
Younger adults are increasingly testing positive for coronavirus
Some public health experts say the increase is because younger adults may perceive that they are less at risk and are more likely to venture back into society as it reopens.
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Coronavirus spread hits 1-day high, World Health Organization says
The coronavirus pandemic reached a new one-day high Thursday with 150,000 new confirmed cases, according to the WHO, almost half of which were in the Americas.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Nursing homes to permit visitors; hair salons, barber shops to reopen
The state in March banned outside guests in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, which had been reporting a significant number of COVID-19 cases.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Game on for sports tournaments
Delaware's Phase 2 reopening started Monday, with most businesses now allowed to operate at 60% capacity.
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Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dipped to 13.1% in May, but remains more than double the rate recorded in March, according to state data released Friday.
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Whistleblower: TSA failed to protect staff, endangered passengers during pandemic
A TSA official filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the agency didn't properly train staff, making them a "significant carrier" of the coronavirus.
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These collaboratives will be tasked with implementing best practices for infection control and expanding testing to "asymptomatic staff and residents," a critical need.
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Air Date: June 19, 2020
Listen 48:53Should cities pay influencers to help stop the spread of COVID-19?
The question is not just about money. It’s also about getting the word out to people who need to hear it and might not get it elsewhere.
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Listen 7:50Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly announces programs to help businesses affected by COVID-19
The City of Philadelphia announced Wednesday a plan to recover its economy post-coronavirus, including an initiative to invest in businesses owned by people of color.
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Health officials failed to safeguard trust in Pa.’s coronavirus data, sowing confusion
The pandemic posed a massive challenge for an underfunded public health system, but experts say officials failed to heed best practices when presenting the numbers.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Undocumented workers ask for relief funds; new signature rule for primary
After 100 days of unemployment for undocumented immigrants and their children who are ineligible for government aid, #100DaysWithNoRelief takes action for relief funds.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Virus pushes hunger needs higher, report says
A new study by Feeding America shows the pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown is causing that number to increase significantly.
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A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections
It's a welcome bit of hope as countries grapple with spikes in contagion as they loosen restrictions and reopen their economies.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Despite improvements, Gov. Carney continues warnings
Despite improving numbers, Gov. Carney urged Delawareans not to get complacent with basic coronavirus protection measures.
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