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Youth from across Philadelphia gathered in front of City Hall June 9 to protest police brutality and voice their concerns and vision for the future. According to recent research cited by the CDC, nearly half of all Americans between 18 and 29 report symptoms of anxiety or depression. (Cory Clark/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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K-12
Mental Health

Why some young people fear social isolation more than COVID-19

It's not that young adults aren't worried about the pandemic, psychologists say, but they are at far greater risk of dying by suicide. Finding ways to foster bonds is crucial.

6 years ago

With new coronavirus infections climbing in most states, infectious disease experts are discouraging group get-togethers, especially those that involve drinking. In this photo patrons enjoy a beer outside the Central Market in Los Angeles, this week.
(Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Public Health

Planning to celebrate the 4th? What to know about the risks of parties and bars

With new infections climbing in most states, infectious disease experts discourage group get-togethers, especially one that involves drinking.

6 years ago

A hallway leads to a makeshift isolation ward for COVID-19 patients. (Kirk Siegler/NPR)
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Health Care
Public Health

On the brink, rural hospitals brace for new surge in COVID-19 cases

"That's the tough part about all this, because you get all ready for this big emergency and then nothing happens and then you have to fight complacency a little bit,"

6 years ago

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Income Inequality
New Jersey
Public Health
NJ Spotlight

Some South Jersey farmers won’t let seasonal workers be tested for COVID-19

Refusals come just as migrant-worker population starts to rise steeply, with as many as 10,000 laborers arriving from states where COVID-19 cases are increasing

6 years ago

A face mask covers the mouth and nose of one of the iconic lion statues in front of the New York Public Library Main Branch on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in New York, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Ted Shaffrey/AP)
NPR
Public Health

Widespread use of face masks could save tens of thousands of lives, models project

The model shows that near-universal wearing of cloth or homemade masks could prevent between 17,742 and 28,030 deaths across the US before Oct. 1.

6 years ago

Cape May County, New Jersey. (Google image)
Down the Shore
New Jersey
Public Health

Young people testing positive for coronavirus in Shore county worries officials

Cape May County health officials say a recent uptick in coronavirus cases are mainly driven by young people who have been socializing. 

6 years ago

Gilberto Padilla, 78, and Carmen Román, 70, set up their chairs in the shade in Norris Square to beat the heat. (Catalina Jaramillo/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Environment
Neighborhoods

Philly to open spray grounds as COVID complicates city’s response to dangerous heat

City officials are trying to balance social distancing needs against the health risks of prolonged exposure to heat.

6 years ago

Nurse Tanya Markos administers a coronavirus test on patient Ricardo Sojuel at a mobile COVID-19 testing unit, Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Lawrence, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
National
Public Health

Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states

An alarming 36 states are seeing an increase in the percentage of tests coming back positive for the virus.

6 years ago

Penn State's Old Main administrative building. (Min Xian/WPSU)
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Public Health

First Penn State student dies from COVID-19

The student was living off campus in State College when he began to feel ill. He traveled to his home in Allentown on June 19, then was tested for COVID-19 the next day.

6 years ago

Malcolm Jenkins
Public Health
Sports

NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore advice

Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said last week that “football is a nonessential business and so we don’t need to do it.”

6 years ago

Coronavirus mask
NPR
National
Public Health

A user’s guide to masks: What’s best at protecting others (and yourself)

Here's a look at different kinds of masks you might consider and how effective they are at protecting the people around you — and you as well.

6 years ago

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

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