Health
Pa. nursing homes tighten restrictions to control for potential coronavirus spread
The facilities are starting to limit visitors, but that’s only the beginning of a good emergency plan for nursing homes.
4 years ago
Privacy vs. public health: How Pa. and N.J. weigh disclosing coronavirus patient details
Authorities try to balance patient privacy with public health and safety.
4 years ago
New Jersey confirms state’s first death from coronavirus
The confirmation comes as more and more Garden State residents are testing positive for the virus.
4 years ago
Philly announces its first COVID-19 case, Pa. total now stands at 12
Patients who test positive locally are referred to as “presumptive” until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm the test results.
4 years ago
Here’s how the region is dealing with COVID-19.
4 years ago
How to boost your emergency supply of prescription medicines
Most insurance companies have rigid schedules for authorizing refills.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania says it has 10th patient test positive for coronavirus
An update on the coronavirus in the Philadelphia region.
4 years ago
N.J. now has 11 cases of coronavirus, mostly in North Jersey
The number of patients in New Jersey is growing quickly, but officials say they don’t yet see it spreading through “community transmission.”
4 years ago
Coronavirus patient in Philly hospital: Montco adult in critical condition is PA’s 7th case
Penn Medicine is fully prepared to deal with COVID-19, a spokesperson said.
4 years ago
N.J. lawmakers seek to mandate bias training for maternal-infant health care workers
Assemblywoman Shanique Speight says that a second proposal will require similar training for medical providers in other practice areas
4 years ago
Official: White House didn’t want to tell seniors not to fly
The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines.
4 years ago
Pa., N.J. disclose new coronavirus cases, bringing each state’s totals to 6
Pennsylvania and New Jersey officials disclosed additional presumed positive cases of coronavirus Sunday, bringing each state’s totals to six.
4 years ago
Learning the language of coronavirus and epidemiology
With cases of the virus now confirmed in Pennsylvania and N.J, unfamiliar words and acronyms are being used. Here is a guide to some of them.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf’s office announced the two new Montgomery County cases Saturday evening. Earlier, transparency issues were addressed in Delaware County.
4 years ago
Coronavirus travel tips: To fly or not to fly? What happens if you cancel?
Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.
4 years ago