
Health & Science
Delaware prisons prep for battle on two fronts, against COVID-19 and the flu
Social distancing can be difficult in prison, but Dept. of Correction leaders in Delaware hope their plans will keep both COVID-19 and the flu at bay in the coming months.
5 years ago
10% of global population may have contracted the coronavirus, WHO says
It's an estimate that's far higher than the total of global confirmed cases reported by governments.
5 years ago
Americans are drinking 14% more often during pandemic, study finds
Perhaps it's no surprise, but people are drinking more during the pandemic. In some cases, by a lot.
5 years ago
Enrolling in COVID-19 vaccine trial as a Black doctor
"My dad would frequently say to me, follow the data, follow the science." N.J. doctor Chris Pernell on why she enrolled in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Air Date: October 5, 2020
Listen 18:19Cities declare racism a health crisis, but some doubt impact
“We know our pain is questioned and our pain is not real to them,” said Christy DeGallerie, who later started a group for Black COVID-19 survivors.
5 years ago
Some doctors surprised by decision to treat Trump with dexamethasone
The president's doctor has offered a fairly upbeat assessment of Trump's condition. But typically, only hospitalized COVID-19 patients in need of oxygen are given the drug.
5 years ago
Allergies, colds, flu and COVID-19: How to best prep for fall’s ‘sick season’
Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year, here's what you need to know.
5 years ago
Trump’s diagnosis shows US vulnerability to the coronavirus
Eight months after the coronavirus reached the U.S., worrying signals mounted of what's ahead this fall.
5 years ago
Trump is taking remdesivir. Here’s how it works to control the coronavirus
Trump is on day two of a planned 5-day course of remdesivir. The medication works by making it harder for the coronavirus to replicate within the body.
5 years ago
How do you contact trace the president of the United States?
The President's diagnosis calls for contact tracing on a massive scale. Luckily, not everyone President Trump saw this week with is a high risk exposure. Here's who is.
5 years ago
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours ‘critical’
The White House said Trump’s expected stay of “a few days” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was precautionary and he would continue to work from there.
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Why a negative coronavirus test doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the clear
False negatives are common in people who've been infected with the virus during the first few days after exposure.
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Biden ‘sending my prayers’ to the Trump family after COVID-19 diagnosis
Joe Biden took two COVID-19 tests today after news broke overnight that President Trump tested positive. Biden’s tests came back negative.
5 years ago
Trump hospitalized at Walter Reed following coronavirus diagnosis
President Trump on Friday made an unannounced trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md, White House pool reporters awaiting his arrival said.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy holds roundtable to discuss COVID-19 surge in Ocean County
Murphy said that over the past few weeks, Ocean County has led the state in cases per capita, positivity rate and other key coronavirus metrics.
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