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World struggles as confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 40 million
The U.S., India and Brazil are reporting by far the highest numbers of cases — 8.1 million, 7.5 million and 5.2 million respectively.
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Virtual school lets teachers see directly into students’ lives. Here’s what they’re learning
Virtual learning has brought teachers into students' homes every day. But can that help them build relationships with students remotely?
5 years ago
Listen 3:55Millions more COVID-19 rapid tests, but are results reported?
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
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Delaware health system seeing huge demand for flu shot
Health officials are urging people to get the flu shot so that doctors and hospitals don’t face the extra strain of having to treat influenza in the midst of the pandemic.
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‘This is just what we do’: Eagles fans return to the Linc
While it was far from a normal game day at the Linc, Eagles fans still managed to find some signs of pre-pandemic life at the stadium in South Philly.
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Pennsylvania reports 2nd-highest COVID-19 total of pandemic
Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466.
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More free time, more stress: The pandemic is boosting the risk of childhood obesity
With smaller budgets for food, less access to school meals and limited physical activity, parents and doctors are struggling to keep kids healthy.
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COVID cases force the private Philadelphia School to switch to remote learning
In-person learning will not resume until after Oct. 27 at least. Eight coronavirus cases have been confirmed at the Center City school.
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Advocates sue N.J. on behalf of ‘displaced’ voters without a ballot
The lawsuit asks Secretary of State Tahesha Way to help voters who are not currently living at their home address because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering flu shots in Philly
Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'
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Assessing COVID-19’s toll on Black physicians’ practices
Fewer patient visits, delayed or reduced insurance reimbursements, and the coronavirus itself struck a blow at some offices — and the communities they serve.
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Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table
If ever there were a year when people could use the comfort of a big holiday dinner, this is it. Yet in 2020, a joyful meal around a crowded table is a high risk situation.
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Igloos allowed, fires in a barrel banned: Philly rules on winter outdoor dining
Winterized outdoor dining must be in compliance with existing coronavirus safety measures, such as maintaining six feet of distance between tables.
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Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘silent spread’ in northeastern states during visit to State College
She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State recovers more than half of pandemic job losses
New Jersey has regained 467,000 jobs since April, shortly after the coronavirus pandemic began thrashing the state’s economy.
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