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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2020, file photo, workers count Milwaukee County ballots at Central Count in Milwaukee. U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist. In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
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Counties with worst virus surges overwhelmingly voted Trump

In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.

5 years ago

Paula Plotkin processes mail-in ballots at Bergen Community College
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N.J. coronavirus update: New restrictions ‘close’ as infections rise; voter turnout record smashed

Over the last few weeks, the state’s case numbers have continued to rise in line with national trends.

5 years ago

Dallas Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb (88) tries to get past Philadelphia Eagles' Marcus Epps (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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Pa. coronavirus update: Eagles player tests positive; state is ready for vaccine

According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the player is Eagles safety Marcus Epps. The team says the player went into self-isolation.

5 years ago

Health workers measure a woman's blood pressure during a simulation of a COVID-19 vaccine trial in Indonesia. (Adriana Adie/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Poor countries fall behind in race to reserve COVID-19 vaccine

Despite an international agreement to allocate the vaccine equitably around the world, billions of people might not be immunized until 2023 or even 2024.

5 years ago

Depressed man sitting in front of glowing computer screen.
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Election got you stressed? You’re not alone — here’s 5 ways to deal with it

The 2020 U.S. Election brings uncertainty to many during an already uncertain time. Here are five ways to deal with the increased stress.

5 years ago

Artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg walks among thousands of white flags planted in remembrance of Americans who have died of COVID-19
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US sets record for cases amid election battle over coronavirus

The U.S. set another record for daily confirmed COVID-19 cases as several states posted all-time highs, underscoring the vexing issue confronting President Trump or Joe Biden.

5 years ago

Healthcare Theatre Actor Zachary Jackson sits on the bed while Andrew Jones talks to him and speech language pathologist Julie McCauley watches during a class to simulate interaction between patients, nurses and doctors. (Ashley Barnas/University of Delaware)
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Theater class helps future health care pros improve bedside manner

Doctors and nurses face even more challenges communicating with patients in the era of COVID-19. “Health care theater” at UD is designed to help.

5 years ago

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
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N.J. records its highest daily total of new coronavirus infections since May

“We are still in the midst of the pandemic and need everyone to take this seriously. Wear a mask. Social distance. Wash your hands,” said Gov. Murphy.

5 years ago

Healthcare professionals gather outside Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis to demonstrate in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on June 5. The demonstration, called 'White Coats for Black Lives,' was organized to show solidarity with those protesting the death of George Floyd after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
(Jeff Roberson/AP)
NPR
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A new Hippocratic oath asks doctors to fight racial injustice and misinformation

Increasingly, medical professionals are joining protests for racial justice and acknowledging racism's impact on public health.

5 years ago

PacifiCorp's Hunter coal fired power pant releases steam as it burns coal outside of Castle Dale, Utah on November 14,  2019. - The 1,577 Megawatt power pant opened in 1978 and is one of the largest coal fired plants in the western United States. (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP) (Photo by GEORGE FREY/AFP via Getty Images)
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U.S. officially leaving Paris Climate Agreement

The United States will formally leave the Paris Agreement on Wednesday, no matter who wins the election.

5 years ago

Voters practice social distance while lining up at polling place in Northern Liberties in Philadelphia on Election Day. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
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Pa. coronavirus update: On Election Day, cases hit single-day milestone

Pennsylvania recorded 2,875 new positive cases as President Trump and Joe Biden did Election Day campaigning in the hotly contested battleground state.

5 years ago

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Pandemic dreams

People are reporting having more vivid and bizarre dreams during the pandemic. We'll discuss what they mean and the science of dreaming.

Air Date: November 3, 2020 10:00 am

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Jefferson University medical students are making sure that patients have an opportunity to vote. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Voting from bed: Philly hospitals work to make sure every vote counts

In Pennsylvania, anyone who becomes physically ill or disabled after the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is eligible for an emergency absentee ballot.

5 years ago

Public health nurses look on during coronavirus testing
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N.J. coronavirus update: Officials advise residents ‘don’t travel’

New Jersey officials advise residents to not travel as the state has exceeded more than 1,000 cases on a daily basis for the last several weeks.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Bring a COVID kit to vote says state Health Secretary

Over the last week in Pennsylvania, there have been five days with more than 2,000 new cases reported per day.

5 years ago

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