Health & Science
Hurricane season will be above average, NOAA warns
Federal forecasters expect 3 to 6 major hurricanes during the 2020 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 1.
4 years ago
Pa. health officials quietly alter erroneous nursing home case, death counts as providers cry foul
Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.
4 years ago
Getting an antibody test for the coronavirus? Here’s what it won’t tell you
As antibody testing increases, infectious disease specialists worry that those tested — and their employers — may not understand the limits of the results.
4 years ago
As nation reopens, a historic referendum on risk begins
As government officials and individuals design their own “Is it worth it?” calculus, Americans are subjectively measuring the stakes, helping frame a referendum on risk.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philadelphians struggling to pay water bills get a reprieve
Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.
4 years ago
AP fact check: Trump’s false ‘Choice’ on vets’ health care
President Trump is putting forth a false “Choice" when he boasts about a program aimed at improving veterans' health care by steering more patients to the private sector.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment soars to 15.3%, GOP sues Murphy
Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”
4 years ago
How should I clean and store my face mask?
Masks are designed to prevent the wearer from possibly spreading the virus to others or being exposed themselves. But how should they be washed and stored?
4 years ago
U.S. could have saved 36,000 lives if social distancing started 1 week earlier: Study
If measures that began on March 15 had actually started on March 8, thousands of COVID-18 deaths could have been avoided, according to an analysis from Columbia University.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Rental restrictions in Del. ‘severely undercut’ tourism, hoteliers say
Hotel operators are urging Delaware Gov. John Carney to allow them to reopen for business.
4 years ago
PPE vending machines are coming to Philly, thanks to mask-dispensing startups
They’re already a thing in Las Vegas and New York City.
4 years ago
Inconsistent recordkeeping and mismatched data sources created an inaccurate picture that many say misrepresents the situation on the ground.
4 years ago
A double-barreled approach to antibody testing could improve accuracy
Antibody tests can identify people who have been previously exposed to the coronavirus. But false-positive results are a concern.
4 years ago
Don’t treat COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine, American College of Physicians says
The American College of Physicians says there are risks to using the anti-malarial drug on patients, and no benefit. Monitored clinical trials are advised.
4 years ago
Listen 1:44N.J. partners with Walmart and Quest Diagnostics for drive-thru COVID-19 testing
Gov. Phil Murphy announced a partnership with Quest Diagnostics and Walmart to provide seven self-administered testing sites across the state.
4 years ago
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