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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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Facing many unknowns, states rush to plan distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
A vaccine will only work if many people can get immunized. State officials are working to design outreach and distribution plans, with little clarity at the national level.
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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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Sleepless nights, hair loss and cracked teeth: Pandemic stress takes its toll
Reports are on the rise of symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems and flare-ups of autoimmune disorders. Here's why stress can make our bodies hurt and what to do.
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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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Wells Fargo fires more than 100 employees for alleged coronavirus relief fraud
Wells Fargo has fired more than 100 employees, saying they personally defrauded a coronavirus relief program from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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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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Biden campaign finds 3rd virus link; Harris suspends travel
Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday to North Carolina for events encouraging voters to cast early ballots.
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N.J. food banks build stockpiles, bracing for a COVID-19 winter
One executive fears a "perfect storm" with higher demand amid the possibility of more business closures and job losses.
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As weather turns colder, Delaware restaurants get help to add heaters for outdoor dining
Restaurants in New Castle County can apply for up to $5,000 in grant money to make their outdoor dining areas warmer as the weather turns colder.
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Sharp rise in drug overdose deaths seen during 1st few months of pandemic
The data, showing a roughly 10% increase in fatalities, offer a first official snapshot of the pandemic's impact on Americans suffering addiction.
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Philly Streets Commissioner: City can’t afford hazard pay for sanitation workers
Philadelphia sanitation workers have joined their peers in cities across the U.S. in the call for hazard pay.
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