Health
Rapid testing is coming to Philly and could trim wait from days to minutes
Officials say more tests and speedy results are key to reopening the economy.
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“It wasn’t about getting masks out to the public. It was about saving his company and making as much money as possible."
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Coronavirus update: N.J. opens registration for up to 5,000 contact tracers
The state also committed to testing all residents and staff at some 670 nursing homes over the next two weeks.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware embarks on expansive contact tracing program
Gov. John Carney says contract tracing in conjunction with expanded testing initiative will pave the way to reopening the state’s economy.
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Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
Fauci’s testimony comes as President Trump is praising states that are reopening after the prolonged lock-down aimed at controlling the virus' spread.
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New coronavirus test is imperfect step toward mass screening
A new type of coronavirus test offers a cheaper, quicker way to screen for infections
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CHOP offers families urgent care video visits during COVID-19 pandemic
The video visits are geared for non-emergency and non-life-threatening conditions such as rashes, fever, seasonal allergies and sore throats.
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Coronavirus update: Wolf threatens to withhold funds from counties that go rogue
At least six Pa. counties have said they would no longer enforce the governor’s business shutdown orders, meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus update: Cases spike among farmworkers, N.J. curbs ‘wave parades’
The number of N.J. COVID-19 patients on ventilators dipped below 1,000 for the first time in at least a month.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware’s positive tests, hospitalizations and other stats trending down
One key benchmark — the percentage of tests that come back positive — dropped below 10% Sunday. That figure was 42% on April 24, public health officials said.
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More than half of a South Jersey farm’s workers diagnosed with COVID-19, DOH reports
An immigrant advocacy group is calling for fast action to "ensure that a massive testing program can be put into place quickly."
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Trump says more testing makes US ‘look bad,’ but its availability remains a concern
In recent days, a top Senate Republican has said that the coronavirus testing the United States has done so far is "not nearly enough."
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The people flying during the pandemic and how airlines are trying to protect them
The few planes that are flying are almost empty. To try to ensure the safety of the passengers they do have, airlines are making changes.
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Schumer calls on VA to explain use of unproven drug on vets
The Senate's top Democrat said the VA needs to provide Congress more information about a recent bulk order for $208,000 worth of hydroxychloroquine.
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Lancaster, Schuylkill, Lebanon and Dauphin counties have all announced plans to move from the more restrictive “red” phase to “yellow.”
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