Health
Think you’re young and safe from COVID-19? Your immune system might disagree
In some cases, patients have been shown to develop an immune reaction called the cytokine storm. Youth can’t protect you from it.
6 years ago
City’s drive-thru coronavirus testing site opens in South Philly
The site will test those with the most common symptoms of COVID-19 — a cough and fever — and prioritize health care workers and those over 50.
6 years ago
Visualizing the curve: Philly leads Pa. in new COVID cases
Three data visualizations show how the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is growing in Pa. as Philly sees a surge.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. will shut down nonessential businesses
New Jersey also joined with Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut to request $100 billion in cash assistance from the federal government.
6 years ago
Haunted by Italy scenario, N.J. rushes to add hospital beds
Will it be enough? That’s the question on everyone’s mind, and it’s a difficult one to answer.
6 years ago
Pa. eases take-home restrictions on meds for people in opioid recovery to reduce clinic crowds
Some patients in treatment for opioid use disorder will be able to take home up to a month’s supply of methadone, Pennsylvania officials announced Wednesday.
6 years ago
Ban on dine-in service has Del. eateries struggling with ‘uncertainty’ during pandemic
Gov. Carney is limiting restaurants to take-out and delivery service for the time being. Many are closing completely, but some are open with skeleton crews.
6 years ago
Delaware has 39 coronavirus cases; Georgetown court closed after worker sent home
Family Court facilities in Georgetown in Sussex County are closed until further notice. A worker there showed signs of COVID-19 at security checkpoint.
6 years ago
Connection and kindness during the pandemic
Many of us are practicing social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus – keeping away from other people and staying at ...
6 years ago
Listen 35:31Right wing media’s coronavirus coverage
We talk about how different right-wing media outlets have been covering the pandemic, the effect it’s having on their viewers, and ...
6 years ago
Listen 13:28Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies
White House officials are expected to update the public on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf updates list of ‘life sustaining’ businesses; Montco asks for mask donations
The masks being sought by Montgomery County would go toward first responders and hospitals as needed.
6 years ago
Mask shortage straps pharmacists who need them to keep medicines pure
Medications that require sterile preparation include those needed for treating COVID-19 patients, such as medications to calm, sedate or paralyze patients on a mechanical vent
6 years ago
When it comes to coronavirus, air pollution may put marginalized communities in danger
Experts say the coronavirus puts the elderly and immunocompromised at risk. Environmental pollution might exacerbate those risk factors.
6 years ago
Listen 1:13Slowing the Spread of COVID-19
Communities around the world are scrambling to slow the spread of COVID-19: closing businesses and schools, canceling gatherings, and lim ...
Air Date: March 20, 2020
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