Health

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.

Delaware’s largest health system provided free tests to people who have COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine said Wednesday counties with local departments “have complete control” about what information they release.

Reminiscence therapy helps jog a sense of the former self, for those who’ve lost parts of who they are today.

Individuals, governments and private organizations in the commonwealth are increasingly taking steps to ward off coronavirus.

Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The decision comes a day after the NCAA announced the games that were scheduled to start next week would go on, but played in mostly empty arenas.

The governor took swift action after four coronavirus cases were confirmed at the University of Delaware. The state legislature also postponed next week’s sessions.

The Democratic presidential hopeful called for free and increased COVID-19 testing, the development of a cost-free vaccine and cooperation with allies.

City Council says it doesn’t want to discourage the public from weighing in, but is taking steps to make it less likely to spread the coronavirus.

We discuss the fear and anxiety many Americans are feeling around the spread of COVID-19 and talk about ways to manage the stress.