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Philly parents deeply divided over virtual school, data shows ahead of district decision
Families attending schools in affluent areas were about as likely to choose in-person instruction as families attending schools in low-income neighborhoods.
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CDC requires COVID-19 test from air passengers entering the U.S.
Starting Jan. 26, airlines will only allow people to board if they provide documents that they tested negative in the preceding three days or have recovered from the disease.
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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will administer vaccines in Philly neighborhoods
People can sign up through a contact form. The consortium will begin administering the vaccines when Philadelphia enters Phase 1B of its distribution plan.
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Why you should still wear a mask and avoid crowds after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
It may seem counterintuitive, but health officials say that even after you get vaccinated against COVID-19, you still need to practice the usual pandemic precautions.
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Delaware approaches grim milestone in COVID-19 battle
The death toll is projected to surpass 1,000 by Friday. Half of those who have died were living in nursing homes.
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Philadelphia working with Penn microbiologists to check for coronavirus variant
Whole genome sequencing checks for coronavirus variants. The city and the university are working out the details of a partnership going forward.
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COVID fears grow in Capitol as three lawmakers test positive
The three Democratic lawmakers directed their anger toward some House Republicans who were also in the secure room and declined opportunities to wear a mask.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Philadelphia announces next vaccine priority groups
Philadelphia’s priority groupings, unlike federal or state guidance, prioritizes people under the age of 74 with high-risk medical conditions. Here’s why.
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US shifts to speed vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses
So far, the vaccine rollout has been primarily to health care workers and nursing home residents, and the slow pace has frustrated many Americans.
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‘Level up’: Equity investors boost Pa.’s entrepreneurs of color during pandemic
“There is a disconnect between the world of capital … and Black-owned companies,” said Social Venture Circle Philadelphia Network Manager John Moore.
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Philadelphia’s COVID rental assistance program to roll out differently in 2021
After a year of hard lessons, Philadelphia officials say a new and improved COVID-19 rental assistance program will come online in March.
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Restaurants could see post-pandemic boom, leading economist tells Del. business leaders
While bars and restaurants will likely return to business as usual once there’s widespread vaccination, JP Morgan Chase’s James Glassman says other sectors could see changes.
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N.J. coronavirus update: State nixes graduation test for seniors
Those graduating this year will not have to pass a required standardized test. The state made a similar allowance for the class of 2020.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Vaccination pace slow, improvements promised
Pennsylvania has received 827,300 vaccine doses and has given out 285,671. More than 48,000 nursing home residents and staff are among the recipients.
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As N.J. ramps up vaccination effort, officials decry lack of federal drug supply
The Sewell facility and a second mega-site in Morris County opened Friday and were vaccinating people by appointment only. Another four mega-sites are planned.
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