Health

U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection.

Airlines have been slashing flight schedules, especially on international routes, to cope with downward-spiraling demand from fearful leisure customers and a slowdown

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, the White House has told federal agencies and executive departments to suspend all work travel unless absolutely necessary.

With multiple Philadelphians testing positive for COVID-19, the city’s Office of Homeless Services has drafted a plan to prevent an outbreak among people living on the street.

Restaurants and bars in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Allegheny counties must end dine-in services after midnight Sunday for 14 days.

The United States government maintains an enormous stockpile of emergency medical supplies, and officials have already started dipping into it to help fight coronavirus.

How long can the new coronavirus live on a surface, like say, a door handle, after someone infected touches it with dirty fingers?

Many of us are burrowing in for a few weeks of social distancing as the virus amps up anxiety levels everywhere. Shopping helps, an expert says.

The weekend saw school closures and cancellations sweep across the region as the number of COVID-19 cases rose in all three states.

From handwashing to social distancing, local musicians offer wisdom for our current moment.

Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said testing more people is not necessarily a sign that more people are feeling sick.

A number of utility providers servicing Philadelphia are suspending shut-offs in the face of the growing coronavirus outbreak.

Big parks are great for social distancing and to reduce stress and anxiety produced by the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Wolf’s decision came during a frenzied afternoon in which counties and districts across the Philadelphia region announced an intent to shutter schools.

So much for that annual rite of spring and the first week in April devoted to the brilliance of dogwoods and azaleas, and Tiger Woods chasing another green jacket.