Health & Science
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.
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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.
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More than half of Philly’s coronavirus cases are millennials and zoomers
“The first wave of this epidemic is younger adults.”
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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.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. gov slams idea of sacrificing lives for the economy
Without naming names, Gov. Phil Murphy blasted people like the lieutenant governor of Texas who have suggested the tradeoff is worth it.
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Pa. nurses’ union report card: Not enough masks, few separate units for COVID patients
A survey found thousands of Pennsylvania health care workers worried about lack of PPEs.
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Coronavirus update: Philly reports first COVID-19 death; DOC extends visitor suspension
Pennsylvania reported an additional 276 COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,127 cases.
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We're joined by two historians who will discuss the 1918 flu pandemic and what we can learn from it today.
Air Date: March 25, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Best quarantine activity: Destroy spotted lanternfly eggs before the spring hatch
Now’s the time to scrape these bugs out of existence.
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Postal workers say they lack supplies, training to protect themselves from virus
The USPS says that employee safety is its highest priority. But some workers still fear becoming carriers of another kind — catching and spreading the virus themselves.
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If the person you live with has COVID-19, here’s what to do
For many people, COVID-19 has only mild symptoms. In these cases, there’s a good chance the sick person might be able to convalesce at home.
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Social distancing outside: Where to walk without crowds
If you need to get out of the house while practicing social distancing, Philly offers options less popular than the Schuylkill and Wissahickon.
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Coronavirus death toll rises in N.J. and Pa. as Del. confronts new cases
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the tri-state region have topped 4,500 with New Jersey reporting nearly 1,000 new cases in a single day.
4 years ago
Energy Transfer seeks waiver to continue some Mariner East work
The company says the state has allowed some work to continue.
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