Health
Here’s why you might still want to wear masks on public transport
You don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks.
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Air Date: April 22, 2022
Listen 49:12COVID testing and treatment ‘right on the spot at no extra charge’ at Delaware clinic
The Newark Urgent Care Center is the first facility in Delaware to participate in the federal ‘Test to Treat’ initiative.
2 years ago
In rainy Washington state, weak laws squash tenants’ rights to mold remediation
Washington’s landlord-tenant law shrugs at tenants and winks at landlords, especially when it comes to mold. Not so in New York and California.
2 years ago
Listen 07:08Could magic mushrooms cure COVID-related smell loss?
Users report that psilocybin restored their sense of smell. We ask scientists what could explain this seemingly healing effect.
2 years ago
Listen 15:37Philadelphia will lift recently reinstated indoor mask mandate
Officials are strongly recommending masks still be worn indoors. Further details will be announced Friday morning.
2 years ago
Philly area finally off the ‘worst 25’ list for ozone pollution, but still gets failing grade
The American Lung Association says while ozone levels are improving, levels of particulate pollution are less promising.
2 years ago
Mayor Kenney defends mask mandate return in online video
Mayor Jim Kenney decried the ‘Trumpian’ politicization of vaccines and mask mandates during an online video interview with the Washington Post.
2 years ago
Crozer to shut down more hospital wards at Delaware County Memorial and Crozer-Chester
In June, Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center will lose several key behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse services.
2 years ago
Wildfires are increasingly contributing to unhealthy air
The rising number of fires hamper decades of environmental efforts, and over 40% of Americans — more than 137 million people — live in places with poor air quality.
2 years ago
‘It saved me’: Pa. nonprofit tackles stigma around substance use, recovery
The Pennsylvania nonprofit aims to equip people with the tools they need to understand and cope with substance use, addiction, and trauma.
2 years ago
Listen 5:59Masks on, masks off, and the latest on COVID
Philly reinstated an indoor mask mandate, a federal judge struck down the mask mandate on planes, trains, and public transportation, and COVID infections are climbing.
Air Date: April 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
The CDC continues to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determines a mandate is necessary, the Justice Department will file an appeal.
2 years ago
‘Muddy’ messaging in Philly: SEPTA and city mask policies conflict and confuse
Less than 24 hours after the city's mask mandate went into effect, the city’s regional transit provider SEPTA announced that masks would no longer be required on its vehicles.
2 years ago
Despite effective treatments, HIV drags on. Experts warn COVID may face the same fate
HIV remains a problem in the U.S. because people don't use life-saving prevention and treatments. COVID is heading down the same path.
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