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Citing ‘overwhelming’ spread, Pa. moves to add staff, app to trace the coronavirus
The state health department has received approval to spend nearly $27 million to ramp up contact tracing efforts.
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Out of work for months, Philly event staff rally for more federal aid
“The live event industry was hit first, it was hit hardest, and will be the last to return,” said the head of the stagehands’ union.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Delco tracking virus surge in under 30 crowd
Contact tracing has shown a large portion of residents have contracted the virus while visiting N.J. beaches, attending Fourth of July barbecues, and socializing without masks
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Coronavirus recovery: Remote learning an option for all N.J. students
Parents can now opt for all online learning for the fall.
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23 Long Beach Island lifeguards are COVID-19 positive after ‘social gatherings’
Nearly two dozen lifeguards in Long Beach Island have recently tested positive for COVID-19, a health official said.
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Man dies from COVID-19 outbreak that infected 1 in 3 Sussex prisoners
Delaware prisons had been free of coronavirus for more than a month, until the first cases were identified at Sussex Correctional Institution.
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Philly’s coronavirus curves: Daily updated stats on COVID-19
How serious are infections? Is testing increasing? What’s the positivity rate? Check these charts.
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Stockton eyes 400 rooms in Atlantic City hotel for students
Stockton University is renting 400 hotel rooms in a former Atlantic City casino to help spread out students this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Beer gardens pop up on the waterfront for Philly River Stroll
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation brings back summertime food and drink, with COVID restrictions.
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Report: 40% of N.J. renter households can’t make August rent because of COVID-19
The report highlights a massive problem that could come to a head once New Jersey lifts the public health emergency.
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Teachers seize the moment as parent demand fuels market for private tutors
Tutoring services have exploded across the country in recent weeks, often fueled by anxious parents who have banded together into “pandemic pods.”
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Listen 4:02Child care industry says new Pa. reimbursement rules will be devastating
Due to the pandemic, the industry is facing higher costs and lower enrollment.
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Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina, where a small subset of GOP delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina on Aug. 24.
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Delaware State Fair opens in ‘uncharted waters’
One year after celebrating its 100th birthday, the Delaware State Fair cautiously opens with lots of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: State and Philly health officials hope kids can return to school
As schools prepare to reopen in the fall, health officials in Pennsylvania say they’re hopeful it can be done safely.
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