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One less thing to panic-buy — Philly tap water safe from coronavirus

COVID-19 is not transmittable through water, experts say. Tap water is safe and there’s no need to buy bottled water.

6 years ago

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With private labs now sharing COVID-19 data, N.J. in better shape to plan, project

Working with newly available stats, the state has learned that one in four symptomatic patients tested have COVID-19.

6 years ago

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More than half of Philly’s coronavirus cases are millennials and zoomers

“The first wave of this epidemic is younger adults.”

6 years ago

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Coronavirus update: Del. cases up to 119 with 5 in critical condition; Carney calls on vendors to produce critical supplies

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, Gov. John Carney is asking vendors to keep offering hand sanitizer, N95 masks and other critical supplies.

6 years ago

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Billy Penn

Philly social distancing map: 50% less movement, data company says

Smartphone GPS data gives an idea of how well people are following lockdown rules.

6 years ago

Staff in protective gear prepare to test people at a drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J., Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Coronavirus update: N.J. gov slams idea of sacrificing lives for the economy

Without naming names, Gov. Phil Murphy blasted people like the lieutenant governor of Texas who have suggested the tradeoff is worth it.

6 years ago

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Medicine
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Pa. nurses’ union report card: Not enough masks, few separate units for COVID patients

A survey found thousands of Pennsylvania health care workers worried about lack of PPEs.

6 years ago

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Pennsylvania
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Coronavirus update: Philly reports first COVID-19 death; DOC extends visitor suspension

Pennsylvania reported an additional 276 COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,127 cases.

6 years ago

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Lessons from 1918

We're joined by two historians who will discuss the 1918 flu pandemic and what we can learn from it today.

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Postal workers say they lack supplies, training to protect themselves from virus

The USPS says that employee safety is its highest priority. But some workers still fear becoming carriers of another kind — catching and spreading the virus themselves.

6 years ago

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If the person you live with has COVID-19, here’s what to do

For many people, COVID-19 has only mild symptoms. In these cases, there’s a good chance the sick person might be able to convalesce at home.

6 years ago

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Social distancing outside: Where to walk without crowds

If you need to get out of the house while practicing social distancing, Philly offers options less popular than the Schuylkill and Wissahickon.

6 years ago

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Coronavirus death toll rises in N.J. and Pa. as Del. confronts new cases

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the tri-state region have topped 4,500 with New Jersey reporting nearly 1,000 new cases in a single day.

6 years ago

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Hahnemann building’s owner stymies city’s bid to lease it for COVID-19 cases

Mayor Jim Kenney accuses owner Joel Freedman of “jacking up monthly prices.” Councilmember Helen Gym calls for seizing it via eminent domain.

6 years ago

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Watch live: White House holds coronavirus task force briefing

President Trump hopes the United States can begin to get back to normal by the middle of next month, he said on a Fox News TV special on Tuesday.

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