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Del. coronavirus recovery: William Penn graduation will run all day Wednesday
Young people living together this summer should get tested for COVD-19 at least once a month, according to new guidance from the state Division of Public Health.
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The deadliest day of the coronavirus in Pa., plus other insights we can glean from the data
It’s been three months since Pennsylvania’s first reported cases of the coronavirus. Here are some key statistics about the outbreak based on our analysis.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia eclipses 25,000 cases
More than three months after the state began to shut down, Pa. is slowly returning to a new normal, but painful reminders of the outbreak’s toll remain.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos and indoor dining to return July 2
The Garden State announced casinos can reopen and indoor dining can resume with limited capacity just in time for Fourth of July weekend.
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WHO chief warns world leaders not to ‘politicize’ pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization is warning that the coronavirus pandemic “is still accelerating” around the globe.
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What’s fun and safe for kids this summer? Some tips for parents
They’ve had enough of being cooped and homeschooled. Here’s how to balance the joy of (socially distant) playtime with common-sense precautions.
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Listen 2:03Yes, wearing masks helps. Here’s why
While politicians spar over the topic, a growing number of scientific studies support the idea that masks are a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Teens contract coronavirus after partying at Delaware beach
The health department says that while the teens were there, they attended large parties in nearby Rehoboth that may have exposed more than 100 partygoers to the virus.
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Camping to be allowed at 12 N.J. parks, forests, other areas
Camping will be limited to tent-style camping while all other forms of overnight use will remain closed.
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Gym reopening order declined amid challenge to N.J. governor
U.S. District Judge Robert Kugler on Friday denied a temporary restraining order sought by the owners of Atilis Gym of Bellmawr.
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Trump suggests U.S. slow virus testing to avoid bad statistics
The outbreak has killed about 120,000 people in the U.S., and nearly a half-million worldwide, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.
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Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections
The president ignored health warnings to go through with his first rally in 110 days in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Cities brace for ‘collision course’ of summer heat waves and COVID-19
Spray parks have become popular places for people to cool off in the summer. But fears over the coronavirus mean that some cities are re-evaluating whether to keep them open.
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NIH halts hydroxychloroquine study; says ‘unlikely’ to help COVID-19 patients
The announcement could represent the final judgment in the effort to determine whether the drug can be used to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Doctor warns of risks in rush to embrace a COVID-19 treatment
In a world not pressured by COVID-19, a legit vetting process like that can take years, said Lyke. And she worries that a hasty embrace of a drug could do more harm than good.
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