
Health & Science
Pa. coronavirus update: Philly adds those age 65 and over to Phase 1B
The change, effective immediately for those age 65-74, aligns the city’s distribution system with the suburban counties and the rest of Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Restaurants, gyms, salons can soon operate at 50% capacity
The increased capacity limits at restaurants, gyms, and salons start next Friday, March 19.
4 years ago
As N.J. expands vaccine eligibility, advocates say older adults are being left behind
As N.J. expands the pool of those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, many of those most at risk are expected to have an “awful” time getting an appointment.
4 years ago
Listen 2:04Del. coronavirus update: Hospitalizations dip to 99, lowest in four months
The number of people needing in-patient treatment for COVID-19 had peaked at 474. New daily infections and the positive rate have also steadily decreased.
4 years ago
Some are going to residents who get same-day calls — and to eligible folks who just show up and wait.
4 years ago
How to get to Philly’s FEMA vaccination site: Parking, SEPTA, accessible transport
So when you score that appointment, you’ll know where to go.
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The pandemic laid bare issues of nurse-to-patient levels in the region’s medical systems. As new contracts were negotiated in 2020, this was a top concern.
4 years ago
Listen 5:29Study: NJ residents have grown less vigilant about coronavirus-slowing behaviors
Researchers said a more relaxed attitude now toward behaviors that slow the spread of COVID-19 could come at a cost.
4 years ago
Philly suburbs, state health officials spar over accusations of ‘short-changed’ vaccine doses
Officials in Philly’s suburban collar counties say they are being “short-changed” when it comes to vaccine doses, encouraging residents to “shop around.”
4 years ago
Some residents are cancelling their appointments to receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in the hope of holding out for the Johnson & Johnson shot, officials said.
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The LGBTQ health clinic says it doesn't have staffing or space to ramp up doses.
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Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says
The CDC guidance is designed to address a growing demand, as more adults have been getting vaccinated and wondering if it gives them greater freedom.
4 years ago
What you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
This vaccine requires only one dose and uses slightly different technology to fight the virus. Like you, WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk wanted to know more.
4 years ago
Listen 5:19More than two years after chemical leak, Delaware Croda plant still making fixes
Croda’s ethylene oxide plant on the Delaware River has been out of commission since a 2018 leak shut down I-295 on the busy Thanksgiving weekend.
4 years ago
In the confusion and complication of vaccine rollout, these people are stepping up to fill the gap
Online, on Twitter, in Facebook groups, these people have made it a goal to help others locate not just available doses, but actual vaccination times.
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