
Health & Science
Delaware State Fair bans poultry exhibitors amid bird flu fears
The state Dept. of Agriculture said the ban is a precaution to prevent the spread of the serious avian flu spreading across the U.S. in recent months.
3 years ago
Biden appoints Philly’s Dr. Ala Stanford to lead regional Health and Human Services office
Stanford will take charge of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Region 3, covering Delaware, D.C, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
3 years ago
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize booster shots for kids ages 5 through 11
Pfizer and BioNTech are poised to formally ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize the first COVID booster shot for kids ages 5 to 11.
3 years ago
Most Americans have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, the CDC reports
So many people caught the omicron variant over the winter that almost 60% of everyone in the U.S. — including most children — now have antibodies to the virus in their blood.
3 years ago
Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not ‘close contact’
The White House said Tuesday that Harris tested positive on both rapid and a PCR tests, and said she “has exhibited no symptoms.”
3 years ago
Biden will make Paxlovid, a highly effective COVID drug, available to more pharmacies
The antiviral pill is available to patients older than 12 who have tested positive for COVID and are at risk for developing a severe case of the disease.
3 years ago
Delco lawmakers call Crozer Health saga ‘disappointing,’ ‘corrosive’
Crozer Health, the four-hospital system in Delaware County, has been shrouded in controversy over the past two weeks — and local legislators are not happy.
3 years ago
Weary of many disasters? U.N. says worse to come
A disaster-weary globe will be hit harder in the coming years by even more catastrophes colliding in an interconnected world, a United Nations report issued Monday says.
3 years ago
Bird flu drives free-range hens indoors to protect poultry
Some farmers are wondering if it's OK that eggs sold as free-range come from chickens being kept inside.
3 years ago
ARTZ event to recognize the impact of COVID on caregivers with loved ones with dementia
ARTZ is a nonprofit providing support for caregivers with loved ones dealing with dementia. COVID has amplified the need to offer support.
3 years ago
Listen 5:59Philly ends mask mandate, days after reinstating it
The abrupt reversal comes days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.
3 years ago
Here’s why you might still want to wear masks on public transport
You don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks.
3 years ago
New Jersey is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the continental U.S. A new report is aimed at helping local planners adapt.
3 years ago
When you hear the word fungi, chances are mushrooms come to mind: button mushrooms, maybe portobellos, or chanterelles. But so much of th ...
Air Date: April 22, 2022
Listen 49:12COVID testing and treatment ‘right on the spot at no extra charge’ at Delaware clinic
The Newark Urgent Care Center is the first facility in Delaware to participate in the federal ‘Test to Treat’ initiative.
3 years ago
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