
Health
Former Jennersville, Brandywine buyer fails to post court-ordered bond required for revived deal
The former Jennersville, Brandywine buyer did not post the $1 million bond in time. Tower Health is now asking a Chester County judge to toss the case.
3 years ago
N.J. nurses union offers free mental health courses
The federally funded online classes are available to help health care workers or anyone to help improve mental health and cope with trauma.
3 years ago
Montco updating school, public masking guidance to align with CDC
Under the CDC’s updated guidance, masks are no longer required in indoor public settings for people who are healthy and who aren't caring for someone who is at higher risk.
3 years ago
The unusual relationship between COVID-19 and blood pressure
While the relationship between hypertension and the virus is complicated, some evidence shows long COVID can lead to “devastating” effects on blood pressure.
3 years ago
Listen 4:44Nearly half of Biden’s 500M free COVID tests still unclaimed
Wild demand swings have been a subplot in the pandemic, from vaccines to hand sanitizer, along with tests.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania expected to follow CDC relaxation of mask guidance
The CDC loosened its mask guidelines Friday — and Pennsylvania’s Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter says the state will likely follow.
3 years ago
What do the new CDC mask requirements mean for the Philadelphia region?
The CDC's shift reflects a substantial drop in COVID-19 cases nationwide.
3 years ago
CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday
Under the new guidelines, the vast majority of Americans will no longer live in areas where indoor masking in public is recommended based on current data.
3 years ago
COVID-19 briefings to end in New Jersey two years after first reported case
Two years after the first COVID-19 case reported in the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy will end regular scheduled briefings on March 4.
3 years ago
Newer version of omicron variant spreads in the region. How worried should you be?
Early research from Denmark shows this type of the virus spreads more easily. But there are still a lot of questions.
3 years ago
How can we tweak the vaccines?
Add more boosters? Redesign to anticipate new variants? Researchers are evaluating possibilities for improvement.
3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms
The palace said the queen would continue with “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week.
3 years ago
How nurses can be at the forefront of battling pandemic misinformation
Experts at Penn say nurses can play a major role by offering access to and helping patients understand accurate health care information.
3 years ago
Listen 1:15The 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.
3 years ago