Health
Here’s how to decide if you’re safe to go out when you’re recovering from omicron
The CDC says you can end isolation after five days. But emerging research shows with omicron, many people could be infectious for several days past that.
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The White House says it will make more high-quality masks available for kids
Standard masks do not always fit small faces well.
2 years ago
The Pennsylvania attorney general has filed a civil complaint against Andrei Doroshin, claiming he broke a number of laws during his time as the head of Philly Fighting COVID.
Air Date: February 17, 2022
Listen 14:04Many Philly restaurants, hotels ‘very happy’ with relaxed vax mandate
Restaurant and venue owners largely praised Philadelphia’s decision to immediately end the requirement to present proof-of-vaccination to dine indoors.
2 years ago
Philly drops COVID vaccine mandate for indoor dining
City officials unveiled a four-level tier system to help them determine when certain COVID-19 mitigation efforts may be lifted.
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If you’re finding this stage of the pandemic especially confusing, you’re not alone
It's another discombobulating moment in the pandemic, with conflicting signs of where the virus is heading and what people should do about it on a daily basis.
2 years ago
When moms get vaccinated during pregnancy, babies get protection too, study shows
A new study shows that getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy confers significant protection to infants after birth.
2 years ago
Much hope, few details about Canyon Atlantic’s bid to reopen 2 Chesco hospitals
At a press conference, Canyon’s attorney and local medical and political leaders were optimistic a deal could be struck with Tower Health in 90 days.
2 years ago
COVID numbers ‘dropping like a rock’ in Delaware but school mask mandate remains through March
Infections, hospitalization and the positivity rate have plummeted to levels not seen since Thanksgiving.
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Chesco judge orders Tower Health to resume sale of Jennersville, Brandywine hospitals
Citing harm to the Chesco community, a judge ruled in favor of the company that had been set to buy the two hospitals until Tower Health abruptly canceled the deal.
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Penn receives $125M gift to start community nursing program, tuition-free
The University of Pennsylvania's new tuition-free program is designed to address a major shortage of nurse practitioners nationwide.
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Philadelphia firefighters union sues city over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The firefighters union says up to 30% of its members could be suspended under the mandate.
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Why millions on Medicaid are at risk of losing coverage in the months ahead
During the pandemic, a federal mandate said states could not kick people off Medicaid. That will change if the public health emergency is lifted.
2 years ago
N.J. committee approves bill aiming to make prenatal care more equitable
The bill would require obstetric health care professionals to communicate a range of birthing options and to make that information available in 10 languages.
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What’s the holdup on COVID vaccines for kids 4 and younger?
The FDA’s surprise announcement Friday set the expected schedule for vaccine eligibility for the youngest Americans back several months.
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