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Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician.
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Coronavirus update: Gov. Wolf announces Bucks, Chester shutdowns; N.J. has second COVID-19 death
The weekend saw school closures and cancellations sweep across the region as the number of COVID-19 cases rose in all three states.
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U.S. internet well-equipped to handle work from home surge
The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus, experts say.
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Pa. lawmaker wants expanded vote-by-mail to protect primary voters from coronavirus
Gov. Tom Wolf said he hopes people vote by mail.
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Pa. lawmakers plan to meet in the Capitol next week, despite coronavirus concerns
Starting Friday, all public events in the Capitol are canceled until further notice, state officials said. That includes tours, school field trips, and rallies.
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Riding smart: SEPTA commuters take safety precautions amid coronavirus
As ridership numbers drop, the SEPTA riders left on emptier trains take up new safety practices.
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‘Hard on my family’: Parents across Pa. scramble due to coronavirus school closures
Schools in the state will close for two weeks, leaving parents with the daunting task of keeping up at work while scrambling to arrange care for their children.
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Positive COVID-19 cases in Philly climb to 3, with 62 more tests pending
Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said testing more people is not necessarily a sign that more people are feeling sick.
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Coronavirus prompts PECO and other utility providers to suspend shut-offs
A number of utility providers servicing Philadelphia are suspending shut-offs in the face of the growing coronavirus outbreak.
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Watch: Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency
It comes as the world has been lurching to try to contain the virus's spread, with millions of students staying home across three continents and large gatherings canceled.
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Schools across Pa. close due to coronavirus
Governor Wolf said that school districts will not be penalized if they cannot meet the state’s requirement to hold 180 instructional days this school year.
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Public health experts: Parks are a safer bet in the age of coronavirus
Big parks are great for social distancing and to reduce stress and anxiety produced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus updates: N.J. school closures ‘inevitable’ as all Pa., Del. schools close for 2 weeks
Gov. Wolf’s decision came during a frenzied afternoon in which counties and districts across the Philadelphia region announced an intent to shutter schools.
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Work in the age of coronavirus
On today's show we talk about work in the time of coronavirus, sick leave policies, and best practices in ensuring a safe working environment.
Air Date: March 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:44Drive-through coronavirus screening tests 536 ‘symptomatic’ people in Wilmington
Delaware’s largest health system provided free tests to people who have COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.
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