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Pennsylvania lifts capacity restrictions for businesses, retail shops

Starting Monday, restaurants and businesses no longer have capacity limits or physical distancing requirements.

4 years ago

A member of the Philadelphia Fire Department administers the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to a person at a vaccination site setup
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How do COVID-19 vaccines affect people who are immunocompromised?

If you have certain conditions, or are taking certain medications, parts of your immune system may function less effectively. Here’s what we know.

4 years ago

Beachgoers spend time at Monmouth Beach, N.J., Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Carvin)
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NJ to give beachgoers COVID shots over Memorial Day weekend

The “Shots At The Shore” campaign will offer free vaccinations Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Hook, Long Branch and Asbury Park.

4 years ago

Person's legs in wheelchair
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AARP/Drexel report shows racial disparities in seniors’ health care in Pennsylvania

A new study from AARP and Drexel’s College of Nursing shows lack of broadband access thwarts telehealth for many older Black and brown residents.

4 years ago

File photo: Aerial view of Sunoco's Mariner East pipeline construction at the Glen Riddle Station Apartments in Media. (P.K. Ditty)
Science

Mariner East pipeline construction leaves hundreds without water in Delaware County

Construction split the Glen Riddle Station apartments in half. Residents complained about noise, dust, and truck traffic. Then there was no water.

4 years ago

The influenza virus. (Frederick Murphy/CDC)
Health

COVID mask mandate credited with one of mildest flu seasons in state history

COVID-19 restrictions helped keep the flu at record low levels.

4 years ago

People, some without masks, walk along Market Street
Health

Philadelphia COVID restrictions will be lifted ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline

Philly COVID restrictions will lift ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline, but masks still needed.

4 years ago

Veterans gather at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day. (Peter Tobia for WHYY)
Radio Times
Health

Healing the invisible wounds of war

Millions of veterans and service members struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. -- 20 die by suicide every day. How have veterans coped during the pandemic?

Air Date: May 28, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:13
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The Pulse
Science

The Promise and Pitfalls of AI

In a lot of ways, artificial intelligence acts as our personal butlers — it filters our email, manages the temperature in our homes, fi ...

Air Date: May 28, 2021

Listen 51:53
A sign reads Philadelphia Gas works
Science

As Philadelphia works to tackle climate change, a question emerges: Is PGW on board?

The city-owned gas utility has discussed with industry groups a Pa. Senate bill that would prevent Philly from taking steps to promote electrification.

4 years ago

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Since moving into her own place, Rita Stewart says, she feels healthier, supported and hasn’t gone to the ER. 'It’s a blessing,' says Stewart from her one-bedroom apartment with its small kitchen and comfy couch. 'This is a chance for me to take care of myself better.' (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Hospitals, insurers invest big dollars to tackle patients’ social needs

Eager to control costs, health systems and insurers try to address food insecurity, housing, and more. Yet the evidence is mixed that these efforts work.

4 years ago

Listen 5:15
Philadelphians wait in the lobby of the Liacouras Center at Temple University to recieve the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The 24-hour vaccination event was organized by the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Increase incentives, and go door to door, to reach undervaccinated communities, Pa. lawmakers say

Take more aggressive steps, some urge: Move vaccine locations to where the people are, and change hours of clinics to when they’re convenient for workers.

4 years ago

Philadelphia’s Health Center #1 at Broad and Lombard streets. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Philly data breach that impacted health employee emails also hit other departments

It appears the hack is connected to a series of attacks targeting health care and social service organizations and agencies during the pandemic.

4 years ago

The Rocky statue is outfitted with a mock surgical face mask
Health

Pennsylvania to lift face mask mandate by the end of June

Pennsylvania's mask mandate will be lifted on June 28 or when 70% of adult residents are fully vaccinated — whichever comes first.

4 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf, wearing a face mask, speaks to the press from behind a podium
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he will only lift face-mask requirements once the percentage of fully vaccinated people reaches 70%.

4 years ago

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