
Health & Science
U.S. says Russian hackers are trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research
The hackers have been linked to Russian intelligence and were blamed for hacking Democratic Party emails in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
5 years ago
U.N. points to ‘alarming decline’ in child vaccinations
It warned of the first drop in 28 years for vaccinations against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis based on preliminary data from the first four months of 2020.
5 years ago
Good news: This comet won’t cause a mass extinction in 2020. Also, it’s really pretty
The first thing to know about a new comet that has appeared in the evening sky is that it's one big ice ball: about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) across.
5 years ago
Indoor beach town parties responsible for some N.J. coronavirus cases, official says
Indoor parties in beach towns, but not activity on beaches, are responsible for some coronavirus cases in New Jersey, a state health official said.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Wolf announces new, targeted restrictions statewide
The order stipulates that only gatherings of 25 and fewer people should be permitted indoors, and gatherings outdoors should be limited to 250 people.
5 years ago
Delaware forges drive-thru coronavirus testing partnership with Walgreens
The testing at pharmacies will begin with a pilot program at one store in each of the state’s three counties and soon expand, public health officials said.
5 years ago
Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores
They are now the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.
5 years ago
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing
The vaccine will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
5 years ago
Delaware no longer on quarantine list for Pennsylvania, New Jersey
People from Delaware who travel to Pennsylvania and New Jersey will no longer be required to quarantine for 14 days.
5 years ago
Pa. Democratic state senator tests positive for the coronavirus
Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the second Pennsylvania legislator to contract the virus.
5 years ago
Manco & Manco closes pizzerias for cleaning after 3 employees test positive for COVID-19
Two of the employees were asymptomatic, according to restaurant management.
5 years ago
U.N. report says pandemic could push up to 132 million people into hunger
The coronavirus pandemic could push up to 132 million people into hunger by the end of 2020, according to a new United Nations report.
5 years ago
The customer is always right. Except when they won’t wear a mask
In the age of COVID-19, most people follow social-distancing and mask-wearing guidelines when they enter retail stores and restaurants. But then there are the nightmare custom
5 years ago
Mask resistance during a pandemic isn’t new – in 1918 many Americans were ‘slackers’
While a majority of Americans support wearing masks, widespread and consistent compliance has proven difficult to maintain in communities across the country.
5 years ago
CDC employees call out agency’s ‘toxic culture of racial aggressions’
Pointing to the coronavirus’ disproportionate impact on people of color, more than 1000 workers at the CDC call on the agency to declare racism a public health crisis.
5 years ago
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