Health & Science
Delco funds Health Department start-up costs ahead of January debut
The county applied about $4.8M in American Rescue Plan Act money to salaries and remaining 2021 costs and shifted $3.9M to design and IT purposes.
3 years ago
Got plans for Sept. 24, 2182? This big asteroid might, too
A potentially dangerous asteroid called Bennu has a 1 in 1,750 chance of hitting Earth between now and the year 2300.
3 years ago
Group cites PFAS chemical concerns at military sites near Chesapeake Bay
They are known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment.
3 years ago
‘Less than adequate time’: Even supporters worry about Philly’s quick indoor mask mandate
Announced with less than 24 hours’ notice, even backers see the new rules as another example of the city reacting to the virus, not getting ahead of it.
3 years ago
Vaccinating during pregnancy has become even more urgent as ICU beds fill up
Only about 23% of those currently pregnant in the U.S. have been vaccinated against COVID-19, statistics show.
3 years ago
Is Bryce Harper vaccinated? Here’s what we know about the potential MVP
With the Phillies surging, the vax status question seems to have faded into the background.
3 years ago
The CDC said the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox. That’s not accurate
Nonetheless, delta is still highly transmissible. It's one of the most contagious respiratory viruses that we know of.
3 years ago
The new IPCC report on the climate change says hotter temperatures and extreme weather are now irreversible. What can still be done to fight the climate crisis?
Air Date: August 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00How to have your vaccine confirmation on you at all times
The cards need to be protected and available. You can carry the paper card with you, plastic coated perhaps. But many people stash it away and show a digital copy.
3 years ago
Philly mandates masks or vaccine proof for businesses, requires shots for new city workers
Effective midnight, businesses must require masks or confirm COVID-19 vaccine status of employees and customers. Masking will be required at non-seated outdoor events.
3 years ago
Climate change: How could NJ be impacted — and how should it respond?
NJ climate expert says ‘the first priority is to prevent additional warming’.
3 years ago
Protesting ChristianaCare mandate: ‘We’re getting treated like dirt’
Delaware’s largest hospital system says about 70% of its 14,000 employees and contractors are inoculated — but that’s not enough.
3 years ago
Montco goes after TikTok generation to boost vax rates
“Don’t procrastinate, vaccinate” urges new Montgomery County campaign aimed at getting young people vaccinated.
3 years ago
Wolf tells 25k state health, prison workers: Vaccine or test
3 years ago
Delaware governor orders all students and teachers to mask up
Gov. John Carney extended Delaware’s public health emergency, ordering students and teachers to mask up regardless of vaccine status.
3 years ago
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