Health & Science
The corps’ 3,200-plus members are medical and nonmedical volunteers deployed by the city to assist during major emergencies.
4 years ago
Watch live: White House holds briefing as officials work on new coronavirus guidelines
Trump has said he would like people in parts of the country that have not experienced massive outbreaks to be able to go back to work
4 years ago
‘In harm’s way’: Home care workers on the frontline against COVID-19
In normal times, these high-touch and often low-paid jobs provide a critical link to the outside world. Now, workers worry about the health implications of the job.
4 years ago
Listen 4:10Two more SEPTA workers diagnosed with COVID-19, transit union bulk orders hand sanitizer
Three SEPTA workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the three work in maintenance while the third works at the agency headquarters.
4 years ago
Pa. hospitals can’t handle predicted surge of COVID-19 patients
State officials have sounded alarms to "flatten the curve." But hospitals in Philly and across Pa. probably won't be able to handle a predicted influx of coronavirus cases.
Air Date: March 26, 2020
Listen 16:41First Delawarean dies from coronavirus as case count rises to 130
The first Delawarean to die was a 66-year-old Sussex County man who was hospitalized out of state and critically ill with underlying health conditions.
4 years ago
How much money will Philly residents get from the federal coronavirus aid package?
The stimulus program also includes increased unemployment benefits — even for gig workers.
4 years ago
N.J. unemployment claims soar 2,000%, ‘major disaster’ declared
The numbers on a national level are equally sobering: a record 3.3 million Americans filed for the unemployment benefits in a single week.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has risen the fourth most in the country. At least 649,967 people have filed for compensation in under two weeks.
4 years ago
Open a window: It’s the best thing you can do for your health when stuck at home
Indoor air is often worse than outdoor air due to trapped toxins, household appliance emissions and allergens from pets and dust mites.
4 years ago
One less thing to panic-buy — Philly tap water safe from coronavirus
COVID-19 is not transmittable through water, experts say. Tap water is safe and there’s no need to buy bottled water.
4 years ago
With private labs now sharing COVID-19 data, N.J. in better shape to plan, project
Working with newly available stats, the state has learned that one in four symptomatic patients tested have COVID-19.
4 years ago
More than half of Philly’s coronavirus cases are millennials and zoomers
“The first wave of this epidemic is younger adults.”
4 years ago
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, Gov. John Carney is asking vendors to keep offering hand sanitizer, N95 masks and other critical supplies.
4 years ago
Philly social distancing map: 50% less movement, data company says
Smartphone GPS data gives an idea of how well people are following lockdown rules.
4 years ago
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