
Health & Science
Philly native is first African American woman to receive advanced degree in data science from NYU
Deja Bond earned a master’s degree from NYU Center for Data Science in May.
5 years ago
Despite encouraging numbers, the city is warning restaurants that if they fail to follow rules for outdoor dining, they could face shutdowns.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Fired health commissioner files whistleblower suit
Christopher Neuwirth alleges he was canned for complaining about “a favor” from the state police superintendent on behalf of Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief of staff.
5 years ago
Philly officials want you to get tested for COVID. Those who have tried say it’s not that easy
Coronavirus testing capacity has increased, and eligibility has expanded. But getting tested through the city can still be confusing and time-consuming.
5 years ago
Once sick, people with autism or intellectual disabilities are dying of the coronavirus at nearly twice the rate as other Pennsylvanians.
5 years ago
Del. coronavirus recovery: Prisons to reopen for visitors
In-person prison visits have been banned since March 11 to keep the coronavirus from being spread behind bars. Delaware's DOC will lift that restriction on June 29.
5 years ago
U.S. revokes emergency use of malaria drugs vs. coronavirus
U.S. regulators revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work
5 years ago
Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out
Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.
5 years ago
Cape May County expands well-received ‘social distance ambassadors’ initiative
An initiative to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Cape May County coastal communities has been successful and will be expanded, officials said.
5 years ago
The Wolf administration was repeatedly warned of dangerously low minimum staffing and weak and inconsistent inspections, all problems that could have made the outbreak worse.
5 years ago
Coronavirus 2nd wave? Nope, the U.S. is still stuck in the 1st one
Just weeks after parts of the U.S. began reopening, coronavirus infections are on the upswing in several states, including Arizona, Utah, Texas and Florida
5 years ago
Transgender health protections reversed by Trump administration
The Trump administration Friday finalized a rule that would remove nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people when it comes to health care and health insurance.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Eight more counties go ‘green’
As of today, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Monroe, Perry, Pike, and Schuylkill have all entered into the least restrictive phase of reopening.
5 years ago
Coronavirus recovery: Judge blocks Asbury Park over indoor dining
The city voted to allow restaurants to allow indoor dining despite it violating an executive order from Gov. Phil Murphy.
5 years ago
Coronavirus recovery: Delaware poised for Phase 2 of ‘gradually turning the lights on’
Starting Monday, churches, malls and most businesses can expand from 30 percent of capacity to 60 percent.
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