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Pa. coronavirus update: North Philly to get vaccination site; Study finds variants spread in city
A new, federally-backed vaccination site will open in North Philadelphia next week as scientists sound the alarm about the spread of new variants.
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CDC extends eviction ban through June as 30% of Pa. households fall behind on rent
While tenants and advocates for vulnerable populations applaud the move, some local landlords and their representatives are challenging it.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Outdoor gathering limit increased
The limit on outdoor gatherings in New Jersey will increase to 200 people starting Friday, but the state’s cap on indoor events will remain at 25.
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CDC director fears ‘impending doom’ if U.S. opens too quickly
The cause of her concern? A rising number of coronavirus cases in the United States. The most recent seven-day average is just below 60,000 cases per day.
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Inside Pennsylvania’s race to expand who’s eligible for the coronavirus vaccine
The state has made significant progress in its vaccination effort after Gov. Tom Wolf came under intense scrutiny, but that progress still depends, in part, on where you live.
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U.S. is in a race between vaccines and variants, says public health expert
Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard."
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When will kids be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, and how do we keep them safe in the meantime?
Why aren’t the vaccines approved for children? When will vaccine trials in kids have results? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk did the homework.
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Listen 5:30After a year of remote classes, teachers are meeting students for the first time
As schools reopen — either fully or for hybrid learning — teachers are getting the chance to meet their students face-to-face.
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What the U.S. can learn from mass vaccination campaigns in other countries
Health researchers wonder why the United States tried to reinvent the wheel when it came to setting up COVID-19 vaccinations on a large scale.
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A new study shows vitamin D can lower COVID-19 risk, especially for Black people
A new study shows levels above those traditionally considered sufficient — 30 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) — may lower the risk of coronavirus infection.
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Listen 1:09The sting that cuts through numbness: Horseradish on pandemic Passover tables
The horseradish on Seder tables may be more poignant on this pandemic Passover. It symbolizes the bitterness of slavery. Hardships change and so do the rituals that mark them.
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Superintendent William Hite called the money “unprecedented,” but he and other officials cautioned that the district is limited in what it can do with the funds.
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How vaccine sites can be more accessible to people with intellectual disabilities
Jefferson’s Center for Autism & Neurodiversity has been working with focus groups of young adults to craft strategies.
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Philly hopes to boost vaccinations 50% by end of April, but the pace has stalled
The city is counting on FEMA to open at least one more clinic, and still leaning heavily on the Black Doctors Consortium.
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Philly’s top doc recommends another Zoom holiday as COVID rates rise, vaccinations plateau
Philadelphia’s Health Commissioner told families to stay home as spring holidays coincide with a spike in positive COVID tests and a lag in vaccinations.
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