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Health

Women wear masks in Houston on Wednesday. Harris County requires any business providing goods or services to require all employees and visitors to wear face coverings in areas of close proximity to co-workers or the public, at least through Aug. 26.
NPR
National
Public Health

Another unwanted U.S. record: 50,000 new coronavirus cases in 1 day

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, predicted that the number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. could soon reach 100,000 per day.

6 years ago

In this May 2018 photo, workers and contractors for Sunoco Pipeline investigate sink holes behind homes at Lisa Drive, West Whiteland Township, Chester County where the company has been drilling for construction of the Mariner East 2 and 2X pipelines. In the photo, a security guard is taking a picture of the reporter. (Jon Hurdle / StateImpact PA)
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Health
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Charges dismissed in alleged Mariner East buy-a-badge scheme; Chester County residents push DA to re-file charges

District Attorney so far silent on whether she will re-file case against Energy Transfer employee

6 years ago

Borgata casino
Business
New Jersey

N.J. casinos can reopen, but many workers still ‘waiting for the call’

Gov. Phil Murphy threw a last-minute curveball telling casinos they can reopen, but can’t allow drinking or eating inside.

6 years ago

Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles stands empty in an aerial view from late May. Games will resume in late July. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
National
Sports

No spitting: MLB unveils some new rules due to the coronavirus

MLB announced Monday that it would shift some of its in-game rules, making significant and historic changes.

6 years ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other government health officials will testify on Tuesday before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
NPR
National
Public Health

‘Going to be very disturbing’: Fauci warns coronavirus cases could reach 100K a day

Dr. Anthony Fauci voiced his concerns to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which convened to discuss plans for reopening schools and offices.

6 years ago

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a news conference earlier this week in Geneva.
NPR
National
Public Health

WHO chief on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘The worst is yet to come’

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the solution is the same as it has been since the early days of the pandemic: "Test, trace, isolate and quarantine."

6 years ago

Mary Mack, right, a resident of senior housing, is tested for COVID-19 in Paterson
Health Care
Public Health

COVID-19 can spread without people showing symptoms. How do we prepare for that?

It’s unclear how many people might pass the coronavirus along through asymptomatic spread. WHO estimates range as high as 41%. One study put it at 81%.

6 years ago

RapidMask2Go machines, like this one in NYC's Columbus Circle, are now set up in Suburban Station COURTESY RAPIDMASK2GO
Public Health
Billy Penn

Mask vending machines launch in Suburban Station, with more PPE dispensers coming soon

You can get hand sanitizer and wipes too, and all cost $3 apiece.

6 years ago

Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge
Health Care
National
Public Health

Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge

Contact tracers say it's exponentially more difficult now that many restaurants, bars and gyms are full, and people are gathering with family and friends.

6 years ago

Patient moved from senior home during pandemic
Aging
New Jersey
Public Health
NJ Spotlight

Backlog of complaints raises questions about N.J.’s ability to inspect long-term care facilities

Even before COVID-19, complaints piled up over challenging conditions, inadequate care and insufficient staff.

6 years ago

Dewey Beach, Delaware
Delaware
Public Health
Public Spaces

After new cluster of COVID-19 cases, Delaware beachgoers urged to get tested

Starting Monday, COVID-19 testing sites will be set up at restaurants in Rehoboth and Dewey Beach following a cluster of new positive cases.

6 years ago

Michael Neff
Business
National
Public Health

Bar owners worry as coronavirus surges in their workplaces

Bars and restaurants across the country are struggling with tough decisions on whether to remain open or shut down as confirmed cases surge in their areas.

6 years ago

One type of facial covering that exercisers often use is the neck gaiter or buff: a tube of fabric that slides over the head and can be pulled up to cover the nose and mouth.
NPR
National
Public Health

Masks and the outdoor exerciser: Advice for runners, bikers, walkers, hikers

You’ve probably seen folks getting a bit of exercise with masks on, with masks slipped down around their neck — and with no mask at all. What do the experts suggest?

6 years ago

Cars line up for coronavirus testing outside of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida is one of many states reporting spikes in COVID-19 cases in recent days, as the number of confirmed cases worldwide tops 10 million.
NPR
National
Public Health

Global COVID-19 deaths top 500,000; cases top 10 million

More than 2.5 million of confirmed cases are in the U.S. The countries with the next highest totals are Brazil, Russia, India and the United Kingdom.

6 years ago

(Billy Penn)
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

Teens skew Philly’s coronavirus count upwards as city reconsiders going to ‘green’

There’s now a citywide mandate to wear a mask.

6 years ago

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