
Health & Science
Pa. coronavirus recovery: State’s first COVID positive cat; Philly cases on the rise
The Cumberland County cat is one of just a handful of pets across the country known to have died or been euthanized following COVID-19 infection.
5 years ago
New law creates 988 hotline for mental health emergencies
Mental health advocates say the move will bring mental health crisis response into the 21st century.
5 years ago
South Jersey company confirms use of unregulated replacement for toxic chemical
But Solvay says it’s not responsible for environmental contamination with "legacy" chemicals.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: ‘Double down’ on virus protections; 1.75M mail ballots submitted
Public health officials say the rising number of new COVID-19 cases is a sign that residents should become even more vigilant as the holidays approach.
5 years ago
UNICEF to stockpile over half a billion syringes for future COVID-19 vaccine
The agency, also known as the United Nations Children's Fund, plans to distribute up to 1 billion syringes by 2021.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: New bill could help struggling performance venues
State Rep. Jake Wheatley has introduced a bill designed to help independent live music venues hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Vaccine storage issues could leave 3B people without access
The vaccine cold chain hurdle is the latest disparity of the pandemic weighted against the poor, who more often live and work in conditions that allow the virus to spread.
5 years ago
World struggles as confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 40 million
The U.S., India and Brazil are reporting by far the highest numbers of cases — 8.1 million, 7.5 million and 5.2 million respectively.
5 years ago
Coronavirus cases rise to highest level since late July
Raging outbreaks in the Midwest and Great Plains are driving the numbers but every region of the country is showing growth in new infections.
5 years ago
Millions more COVID-19 rapid tests, but are results reported?
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
5 years ago
Delaware health system seeing huge demand for flu shot
Health officials are urging people to get the flu shot so that doctors and hospitals don’t face the extra strain of having to treat influenza in the midst of the pandemic.
5 years ago
Helping hands need a break, too: How to lend support without burning out
These days, there are many reasons to open your heart to others, but it's easy to get exhausted. Try these tips honed by social workers for staying healthy and empathetic.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania reports 2nd-highest COVID-19 total of pandemic
Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466.
5 years ago
More free time, more stress: The pandemic is boosting the risk of childhood obesity
With smaller budgets for food, less access to school meals and limited physical activity, parents and doctors are struggling to keep kids healthy.
5 years ago
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering flu shots in Philly
Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'
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