Health
Coronavirus preparedness and the Congressional stimulus
We discuss the degree to which hospitals are ready for an increase in coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Then, a look at the stimulus package from Congress.
Air Date: March 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13One recipe for a coronavirus vaccine: add rabies
A Jefferson lab has built on its rabies vaccine research to create one for COVID-19. But a final product could be a year away.
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Penn Medicine employees test positive for COVID-19
Penn Medicine announced several of its employees tested positive for the new coronavirus. They did not reveal the number of workers or the facilities in which they worked.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philly enters ‘rapid growth stage’ of pandemic; Pa.’s first death
Pennsylvania reported its first COVID-19-related death Wednesday, a person from Northampton County.
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‘It is a beast’: N.J. coronavirus cases jump to 427 as testing ramps up
The number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey jumped to 427 on Wednesday, including five deaths, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
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Unexpected upside to coronavirus shutdown? Cleaner air.
“It’s significant for reducing asthma exacerbation, heart disease and heart attacks,” said Marilyn Howarth of UPenn’s Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology.
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Coronavirus cases now confirmed in all three Delaware counties
Delaware has 25 cases of coronavirus: 20 cases in New Castle County, 3 in Kent County and 2 in Sussex County.
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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.
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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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New analysis suggests months of social distancing may be needed to stop virus
The United States is facing a grim dilemma
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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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