
Health
2 out of 3 churchgoers: It’s safe to resume in-person worship
An overwhelming majority of Americans say houses of worship should abide by the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.
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Without federal protections, farm workers risk coronavirus infection to harvest crops
Labor advocates say the lack of enforceable federal standards to ward off the coronavirus allows farmers to prioritize the harvest over worker safety.
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Coronavirus FAQ: Can an airline put you on a no-fly list for refusing to mask up?
When it comes to the new rules for the novel coronavirus, airlines like Delta are taking them very seriously.
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Their struggle is to keep children and families safe while keeping their doors open.
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U.S. reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19
Racial fractures in the U.S. health care system have been exposed, as Black, Hispanic and Native Americans have been hospitalized and killed by COVID-19 at far higher rates.
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‘We’re risking our lives’: Front-line federal workers sue for hazard pay
Some 6,000 federal employees are expected to have contracted COVID-19 on the job as of this week, and as many as 60 have died.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Free COVID-19 testing in Strawberry Mansion
The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will provide free COVID tests at Mander Recreation Center in Strawberry Mansion for people in the community experiencing symptoms Aug 8.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State announces $25 million landlord assistance program
The initiative will provide aid to landlords with three to 10 units in their buildings who collected partial or no rent payments from April to July.
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Delaware cancels fall sports, eyes shortened seasons starting in December
Seasons were abruptly stopped in March. Athletes and their advocates set their sights on the fall, but for now, that won’t happen.
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The special sauce that makes some vaccines work
Adjuvants play a big role in many vaccines' effectiveness. Scientists say there needs to be more research into developing a variety of adjuvants because of their importance.
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Coronavirus cases are surging. The contact tracing workforce is not
NPR surveyed all 50 states about their contact tracing work. The workforce has barely grown since mid-June while cases have skyrocketed.
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Nurses have been a part of every aspect of care with the coronavirus pandemic — taking care of patients, communicating with families, w ...
Air Date: August 7, 2020
Listen 49:10These COVID-19 patients survived. But they never recovered
Some people have symptoms that persist for weeks or even months. Doctors are only beginning to learn why.
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Listen 5:05SEPTA trains and buses have great airflow — which means less coronavirus risk for riders
Along with mask-wearing, health officials say good airflow is key to avoiding infection in enclosed spaces.
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Governor Tom Wolf surprised school athletic departments Thursday with an announcement that he doesn’t want high school sports to continue during the coronavirus pandemic.
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