
Health & Science
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff.
4 years ago
N.J. first lady tests positive for COVID-19, is asymptomatic
The Governor and First Lady tested themselves after a recent known non-family contact in their home.
4 years ago
Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test requirement for asymptomatic
Health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Central Bucks, Lower Merion, Pennsauken among school districts making changes due to COVID cases
Some schools are extending their winter break, while others are opting to go virtual.
4 years ago
Taking a step back: U.S. colleges returning to online classes
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
4 years ago
New Year’s Rose Parade proceeds despite COVID-19 surge
A year after New Year’s Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, the floral spectacle celebrating the arrival of 2022 returned.
4 years ago
Omicron is spreading at lightning speed. Scientists are trying to figure out why
The burning questions: What makes this newly identified variant so transmissible?. And what does it mean for preventing spread?
4 years ago
Novavax files data with FDA to support COVID vaccine
The announcement comes shortly after the European Commission and World Health Organization cleared use of the Maryland-based company’s two-dose shot.
4 years ago
CHOP PolicyLab supports return to in-person learning for kids
Return decisions should be more based on “an issue of staffing and operational issues,” not the severity of the virus, the Policy Lab director says.
4 years ago
Your ‘Peak Mind’: paying attention in a distracting world
Scattered attention can leave us missing out on 50% of our lives, but Dr. Amishi Jha says there are simple ways to regain our focus for healthier, happier days.
Air Date: December 31, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30New Developments in Cancer Treatment
It seems like every week, we hear about new breakthroughs in cancer treatment — new discoveries, new medications, new hopes for a cure. ...
Air Date: December 31, 2021
Listen 49:57With Delaware hospitals packed with COVID patients, Gov. Carney to declare state of emergency Monday
The step allows activation of 100-plus National Guard troops to work as certified nursing assistants in facilities COVID patients can go post-hospital.
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