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Coronavirus update: Delaware’s biggest daily surge in cases
Delaware saw its biggest jump in cases of the coronavirus, just one day after the state recorded its largest increase in deaths.
4 years ago
Coronavirus at Temple University Hospital
Temple University Hospital has more COVID-19 patients than any other Philadelphia hospital. How their overworked staff is caring for the city's most vulnerable.
4 years ago
Listen 13:30One mail slot at a time: Veteran North Philly teacher fights to reach students during pandemic
Mattie Davis has 23 first graders in her North Philadelphia classroom. And she’s committed to reaching them, if necessary, one mail slot at a time.
4 years ago
Listen 4:41Meet 20 frontline workers essential to SEPTA service in Philly
From technicians to conductors to dispatchers, these folks are key to public transit.
4 years ago
They can’t take the stage, so theater artists create work for online world
The coronavirus shutdown showed artists what they cannot do. Now some are exploring what they can.
4 years ago
Delaware hospital leader’s quick coronavirus learning curve
Dr. David Tam had to get up to speed quickly as he took over leadership of Beebe Healthcare, just as the coronavirus was starting to spread in Delaware.
4 years ago
CDC to fund 650 health experts to help states trace, stop COVID-19
CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield says the agency will double the current number of positions to aid local health departments in quashing new outbreaks.
4 years ago
Trump immigration ban halts green cards, not temporary visas
He said the executive order he plans to sign as soon as Wednesday would apply only to those seeking permanent residency and not temporary workers.
4 years ago
A COVID-19 snapshot: How the Philadelphia region’s hospitals are managing
During interviews over the past week, as coronavirus cases continued to rise, officials said the tri-state region’s hospitals were up to the challenge.
4 years ago
Senate approves $500B virus aid deal; sends to House
A Tuesday afternoon Senate session could provide an opportunity to quickly vote if the final deal comes together.
4 years ago
Tight housing, lack of health care put migrant workers on Pa. farms at high risk for the coronavirus
Advocates say requirements with enforcement and penalties, not recommendations without teeth, are needed to keep these workers safe.
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‘I’m just doing what I always do’: Trader Joe’s employee discusses being essential during COVID-19
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Trader Joe’s employee Adam Cohn about being an essential worker, and how that title shaped his life.
4 years ago
Listen 5:04My young son wants to know when the “karma virus” is over. I wish I had answers for him.
Entering the second month of a stay-at-home order, Erin Seitz, a teacher and mother, aims to stay optimistic. It isn’t always easy.
4 years ago
Chromebooks available for Philly schools’ digital learning plan
Officials say there’s no need to rush, and that students or their parents can pick up a Chromebook later this week or next.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philadelphia marks grim milestone, surpassing 10,000 cases
Farley said some of those cases are previous ones that are only just now being classified as belonging to Philadelphia, but added that most are new cases.
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