Health & Science
Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic
Some experts see an opportunity to refocus U.S. testing less on medical precision than on mass screening that they believe could save hundreds of thousands of lives.
3 years ago
Officials plead: Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader
“I’m worried about Super Bowl Sunday, quite honestly. People gather, they watch games together. We’ve seen outbreaks already from football parties."
3 years ago
Why 2 of 3 people who’ve gotten the COVID vaccine so far in Philly are women
Because of the priority schedule for early eligibility, the gender imbalance is likely to continue for a while.
3 years ago
Philly vaccines: How to know if your appointment at the Convention Center is legit
Bogus reminder emails are going out because Philly Fighting COVID never shut down its scheduling system.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: More vaccines on the way, says state health official
Some counties received less vaccine, but Mauldin says state officials have to distribute equitably.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Govs. Murphy, Cuomo call for coronavirus aid based on state’s needs
New Jersey and New York were among the first states to report coronavirus cases in the spring when the pandemic surged in the Northeast.
3 years ago
In race for COVID-19 vaccinations, older residents in rural Pa. face tough obstacles
Despite being among the most at risk, some lack transportation, access to chain pharmacies, and internet connections to get vaccine appointments.
3 years ago
Air Date: February 5, 2021
Listen 49:21Autism advocacy groups urge vaccine priority as caregivers worry
Caregivers must take steps to make sure those with limited communication and social skills stay safe because other conditions put them at higher risk.
3 years ago
Listen 1:21Black babies are twice as likely to be born preterm. CHOP doctors are using COVID-19 to explore why
Pregnant Black women have a 50% increased risk of delivering before a full 40 weeks. The researchers will look at pandemic-era changes in prenatal care.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27J&J asks US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
J&J’s vaccine was safe and offered strong protection against moderate to severe COVID-19, according to preliminary results from a massive international study.
3 years ago
As Delaware expands restaurant capacity, businesses leaders get primer on COVID vaccine
Business leaders at a chamber of commerce seminar got advice on encouraging workers to get their vaccine, including offering possible financial incentives.
3 years ago
Dr. Fauci talks death threats, gay bathhouses, and Ronald Reagan with Fresh Air’s Terry Gross
In a WHYY event honoring him, the infectious disease expert detailed lessons from the HIV epidemic he’s applied to the coronavirus crisis.
3 years ago
Montco officials bemoan vaccine supply, ‘line-jumpers’ as Pa. urges patience
Montgomery County officials on Wednesday asked for the public’s patience as it continues to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents who are eligible under Phase 1A.
3 years ago
After Philadelphia’s Health Department broke ties with PFC, it had to quickly set up a mass clinic to finish inoculations. That effort began Wednesday.
3 years ago
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