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Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’
Obama is encouraging more Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, despite the declining infection rate in the U.S.
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Temple University to partially lift mask mandate later this month
Temple University will lift its mask mandate later this month, but masks will still be required in some indoor spaces.
3 years ago
Philly’s rental assistance program marks quarter billion dollar milestone
The $250 million program helped 39,000 in Philly stay in their homes and prevent an eviction to show on their record for future rentals.
3 years ago
TSA extends travel mask mandate through April 18
In a statement, the CDC said that it would work on a "revised policy framework for when, and under what circumstances, masks should be required in public transportation.
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Unvaccinated Djokovic says he is out of Indian Wells, Miami
The 20-time Grand Slam champion tweeted Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control “confirmed the regulations won’t be changing so I won’t be able to play in the U.S.”
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‘Mad or nah?’: Mixed reactions to Philly dropping indoor mask mandate
P.O.C., a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how everyday people are reacting to the end of the mask mandate.
3 years ago
Listen 4:53Dems set for House approval of Ukraine aid, drop COVID funds
The money covers the U.S. costs of sending troops and weapons to Eastern Europe and equipping allied forces there in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
3 years ago
Researcher finds ‘stunning’ rate of COVID among deer across Pa. Here’s what it means for humans
Between October and December of last year, researchers swabbed the noses of 93 dead deer from across Pennsylvania. Nearly a fifth of the animals tested positive for COVID.
3 years ago
Two years of COVID-19: Remembering more than 1,800 lives lost in Delco
Sunday, March 6 marked two years since Pennsylvania’s first case of COVID-19 was reported in Delco.
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Philly schools will drop mask mandate on Wednesday
Masks will now be optional for students and staff, except those in pre-K Head Start programs.
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‘Test to Treat’ gets COVID pills to at-risk patients fast, but its reach is limited
The program enables at-risk patients who test positive to get antiviral pills on the spot in some pharmacies. But many pharmacies won't be able to participate.
3 years ago
You can order free COVID tests from the government again
Each household can order a total of eight tests. So if you ordered four in January, when the program launched, you're eligible to order a second batch of four more.
3 years ago
Most N.J. residents agree with ending the school mask mandate, poll says
According to a recent poll, two-thirds of New Jersey residents agree with ending the school mask mandate.
3 years ago
I’m immunocompromised. How does a mask protect me if no one else wears one?
Lifted mandates leave a lot of risk calculations up to immunocompromised individuals, for some of whom vaccines aren’t much help.
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Listen 3:51Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening.
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