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The admin. falls short of official claims, has fueled some confusion on the ground, and would allow any nursing home to opt out of the robust testing suggested by the state.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. pharmacies to offer COVID-19 tests without prescription
Health care was long assumed to be immune from economic downturns, one expert said. This pandemic is different.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware pastor sues over church restrictions
Rev. Christopher Bullock is suing Gov. Carney, claiming the restrictions are “a severe racially discriminatory purpose and effect on the African-American faith community."
5 years ago
Contact tracing and the fight against COVID-19
We look at how contact tracing works and speak to Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh about the high infection rates in the Pa. county.
Air Date: May 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Coronavirus is pulling us 6 feet apart. Philly’s magnetism will bring us together again.
An urban planner reflects on how Philadelphia’s street design, transit and neighborhoods could change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Arts groups are prepared for Philly budget cuts, but will fight elimination
As a new COVID-19 emergency budget threatens to eliminate the city’s Cultural Fund, organizations urge the mayor to spread out the fiscal pain.
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Pa. enlists PEMA, National Guard to try to slow spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities
The teams are designed to provide relief for staff as well as training on use of personal protective equipment.
5 years ago
Trump says he’s taking malaria drug in case he gets virus
The FDA warned health professionals last month that the drug should not be used outside of hospital or research settings, due to sometimes fatal side effects.
5 years ago
Wolf to foster youth: Executive powers I tapped for shutdowns don’t extend to your aid
Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in helping foster youth during the pandemic, advocates say.
5 years ago
Mail voting, new machines feature in Pennsylvania primary
More than 1 million Pennsylvania voters have requested mail-in ballots, including 700,000 Democrats and 310,000 Republicans.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Hospitalizations, rate of positive tests continue to drop in Delaware
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals dropped to 229 over the weekend -- the lowest total in a month.
5 years ago
Moderna: Early coronavirus vaccine results are encouraging
A Massachusetts company says its experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing.
5 years ago
Has the pandemic cleaned up our air? Answers could lie on your doorstep
Coronavirus-induced shutdowns have given researchers an unusual moment to study air quality.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Murphy outlines multi-step recovery plan
Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday unveiled a three-stage plan for reopening New Jersey's economy amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. extends benefits window for unemployment compensation
A program to add 13 weeks to the amount of time residents of Pennsylvania can collect unemployment benefits launched over the weekend, said state officials.
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