
Health
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
In a memorandum, Treasury proposed two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
5 years ago
How to get tested for coronavirus in the Philly region
You’ll need a medical provider’s recommendation first.
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In need of connection, those in recovery flock to virtual meetings
In lieu of face-to-face 12-step and other recovery meetings, those struggling with addiction pack the video chats offered by a Manayunk-based nonprofit.
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Coronavirus update: Philadelphia confirms community spread, anticipates surge in hospitals
Updates on COVID-19 from the Philadelphia region
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N.J. orders malls, amusement parks to close as 15,000 apply for unemployment
With wide new business restrictions in place, the Garden State has reported 267 COVID-19 cases and recorded a third death.
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Life looks a lot different now than it did just a week ago. How are people in the Philadelphia area living and preparing?
Air Date: March 17, 2020
Listen 15:51Inside the nerve center of Delaware’s coronavirus response
Delaware’s Health Operations Center is at its highest alert level as workers coordinate the state’s fight against coronavirus.
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Social distancing and the limits of the law
We talk about social distancing and its impact in the spread of COVID-19, talk with Pa Health Commissioner, and we look at the government's legal powers during a pandemic.
Air Date: March 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:12U.S. tells older people to stay home, all ages to avoid crowds
The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of the guidelines to combat coronavirus.
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MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus
Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting event
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Pa. hospitals are rationing protective gear as the number of coronavirus cases grows
The rationing comes as the state Department of Health maintains that it has personal protective equipment available and is working to make sure they have what they need.
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Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection.
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Cheap fares luring travelers to fly despite pandemic
Airlines have been slashing flight schedules, especially on international routes, to cope with downward-spiraling demand from fearful leisure customers and a slowdown
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Philly scouting potential quarantine sites for city’s homeless population
With multiple Philadelphians testing positive for COVID-19, the city’s Office of Homeless Services has drafted a plan to prevent an outbreak among people living on the street.
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Coronavirus update: Wolf orders restaurants, bars to end dine-in service in 5 counties
Restaurants and bars in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Allegheny counties must end dine-in services after midnight Sunday for 14 days.
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