
Health & Science
Coronavirus testing in the US is dropping, even as deaths mount
An Associated Press analysis found that the number of tests per day slid 3.6% over the past two weeks to 750,000, with the count falling in 22 states.
5 years ago
Second man with COVID-19 dies at Sussex prison that had major outbreak
More than 1 in 3 of the prisoners were infected but more than 90% have recovered. Two are currently hospitalized.
5 years ago
Gov. Carney wants Delaware public schools to open with mix of in-class and remote learning
The state is experiencing a moderate spread of the coronavirus, and the governor says daily cases and test positivity rates must fall to open schools fully.
5 years ago
‘Too many are selfish’: US nears 5 million coronavirus cases
The U.S. is approaching 5 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, far outpacing other countries as Americans resist taking steps to avoid getting infected.
5 years ago
Pa. cancels on volunteer coronavirus contact tracers, moves to hire 1,000 paid staff
After decreasing its number of daily coronavirus cases through widespread business closures and stay-at-home orders, Pennsylvania is seeing a resurgence of COVID-19.
5 years ago
Tornado Warnings as Isaias roars through Delaware Valley
The effects of Tropical Storm Isaias are hitting the Philadelphia region, bringing tornado and flooding threats.
5 years ago
Pa. will spend up to $5 million on a new contract to ramp up cleaning in the Capitol Complex after a state custodial worker in Harrisburg tested positive for COVID-19.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania reports no virus deaths; first time since March
Pennsylvania health officials on Monday reported no new deaths attributed to COVID-19 for the first time in more than four months.
5 years ago
Army Corps awards $23.8M contract for Atlantic County beach replenishment
It’s the latest in a years-long string of beach replenishment projects in New Jersey that have spanned all four coastal counties.
5 years ago
Delaware establishes new program to retrain workers laid off during the pandemic
Delaware will use $10 million in CARES Act funding to provide job training and employment resources to those laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago
Which Philly coronavirus test sites get results the fastest? Here’s what they said
Long delays make it harder to contain pandemic spread — so the city is buying new machines to process samples locally.
5 years ago
Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19
Pederson, 52, is the second NFL head coach to test positive for the novel coronavirus.
5 years ago
Tropical Storm Warnings as Isaias moves toward our region
Drenching rain could bring flooding from the coasts as Tropical Storm Isaias moves into the Lehigh Valley region.
5 years ago
‘Buffer Your Stream’ program asks Pa. landowners to plant trees, boost water quality
Worried about water quality in your stream? Plant a tree next to it, the DCNR says. Stream buffers reduce soil erosion and filter chemical runoff.
5 years ago
Listen 1:04Tropical Storm Watch up for Philly region as Isaias heads north
Forecasters with the National Weather Service said the biggest concern for the Philadelphia region is heavy rain that could lead to flooding on Tuesday.
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