
Health & Science
Plans to move Philly to ‘yellow’ forge ahead, despite risk of virus spread through gatherings
It will likely take a week or two to see the impact of recent gatherings, the health department says. Memorial Day effects, if any, haven’t appeared yet.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Del. to expand testing to seniors and low-income residents
The goal is to reach residents who have limited access to health care and coronavirus testing.
5 years ago
On today's regional roundup: Protests in Philadelphia, rights of low-wage workers, Delaware's reopening plan
Air Date: June 1, 2020
Listen 49:26Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Health experts are concerned that protests erupting across the nation and the law enforcement response to them will upend efforts to track and contain the spread of COVID-19.
5 years ago
SpaceX rocket ship blasts off into orbit with 2 Americans
A rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era of commercial space travel.
5 years ago
With help from private donations, the city says it will be able to aid 4,000 of those who applied for pandemic-related help. The original number was 3,000.
5 years ago
Climate change and deforestation mean earth’s trees are younger and shorter
A study finds rising temperatures and climate-driven disasters transform the very makeup of forests, with major implications for biodiversity and more warming.
5 years ago
Bioethicist: ‘Immunity passports’ could do more harm than good
The "passports" have been floated as a way to get people who've recovered from COVID-19 back to work. But one expert says creating an "immunodeprived" status is unethical.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. sets reopening dates for child care, sports and more
Also Friday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a $100 million fund for rental assistance and said religious services could resume by June 12.
5 years ago
Coronavirus testing and medical mistakes under the pandemic
We get an update on COVID-19 testing and talk with physician Danielle Ofri about treating patients during pandemic and her new book, "When We Do Harm."
Air Date: May 29, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Rising US job losses stir fears of lasting economic damage
Despite a few glimmers of hope, most of the economic news was likewise grim, as some of the world's most populous countries reported rising infections and deaths.
5 years ago
Imagine for a moment a world without air conditioners, refrigerators, fans, or even ice. We take them for granted — but keeping cool is ...
Air Date: May 29, 2020
Listen 48:28Is now the time to go for an annual physical exam or health screening?
Doctors and hospitals are open again for routine yet important care like vaccines and mammograms. Some patients are still unsure if they should go.
5 years ago
Listen 1:40More patients seek abortion pills online during pandemic, but face restrictions
Under federal law, even in states where telemedicine abortion is legal, there are strict regulations surrounding how mifepristone is dispensed.
5 years ago
How Philly’s Health Dept. adapted to deal with COVID-19
Now that the city has moved past the initial surge of the coronavirus pandemic, how has Philly's Health Dept. done at keeping the number of cases down?
Air Date: May 28, 2020
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