Health & Science
Coronavirus update: Pa. sees highest daily increase in deaths as state investigates older cases
Officials said the majority of these deaths did not occur within the past 24 hours, and that the increase is due to the state reconciling data from several sources.
4 years ago
‘Scared for their lives’: Inside the coronavirus outbreak in Philadelphia’s jails
People inside tell of dangerously cramped conditions, lack of cleaning supplies and lots of infighting.
4 years ago
Pennsylvanians who meet the requirements — anyone not eligible for regular unemployment compensation — can now apply online.
4 years ago
In fine print, HHS seems to have banned surprise medical bills during the pandemic
U.S. officials have included this stipulation to hospitals and clinics: They are not permitted to foist surprise medical bills on COVID-19 patients.
4 years ago
Health care during COVID: Canceled screenings, postponed dental cleanings
In an attempt to maximize resources and keep patients safe, many elective procedures have been rescheduled or canceled. What does that mean for patients?
4 years ago
Humans stay home because of the coronavirus. Some rats follow
Those restaurant dumpsters aren’t full of food waste anymore, so opportunistic rodents are going the residential route to fill their bellies.
4 years ago
Listen 1:21Pa. underreported 18% of COVID deaths this week; officials blame computer glitches
Pennsylvania officials underreported at least 162 confirmed coronavirus this week, likely due to issues linked to a software upgrade.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. to issue emergency licenses to immigrant doctors
New Jersey will be the first state to let foreign-licensed doctors practice during the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Philadelphia engineer creates backup ventilators for coronavirus pandemic
Designers sprint to create a basic model for COVID-19 patients that can be 3D-printed.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Wolf outlines tentative plan to restart Pa. economy
On Thursday, Wolf made what appeared to be an attempt to appease his critics. He announced a plan divided into three steps: “relief,” “reopening,” and “recovery.”
4 years ago
Prisoners being released from city, state prisons are not being tested for COVID-19
Prisoners Being Released From City, State Prisons Are Not Being Tested for COVID-19
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware records first COVID prison death
A man being held in Delaware’s largest prison tested positive for coronavirus following his death earlier this week.
4 years ago
Unlocking the novel coronavirus
We discuss what makes the novel coronavirus such an effective and dangerous pathogen in the human body and the race to develop a vaccine against it.
Air Date: April 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Black doctors consortium takes COVID-19 testing into their own hands
Black Philadelphians are disproportionately dying of coronavirus. Now, a group of Black doctors is trying to bring tests to their neighborhoods.
4 years ago
This is Your Brain During a Pandemic
Air Date: April 17, 2020
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