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Health & Science

Tidal flooding in Pelican Island, N.J. on April 13, 2020. (Courtesy of Dominick Solazzo)
Down the Shore
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N.J. among states at highest risk of future coastal flooding impacts, study finds

New Jersey is third in the United States for most properties at risk of tidal flooding, new data shows.

6 years ago

Penn State's Old Main administrative building. (Min Xian/WPSU)
Health

First Penn State student dies from COVID-19

The student was living off campus in State College when he began to feel ill. He traveled to his home in Allentown on June 19, then was tested for COVID-19 the next day.

6 years ago

Malcolm Jenkins
Health

NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore advice

Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said last week that “football is a nonessential business and so we don’t need to do it.”

6 years ago

Coronavirus mask
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Health

A user’s guide to masks: What’s best at protecting others (and yourself)

Here's a look at different kinds of masks you might consider and how effective they are at protecting the people around you — and you as well.

6 years ago

Women wear masks in Houston on Wednesday. Harris County requires any business providing goods or services to require all employees and visitors to wear face coverings in areas of close proximity to co-workers or the public, at least through Aug. 26.
NPR
Health

Another unwanted U.S. record: 50,000 new coronavirus cases in 1 day

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, predicted that the number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. could soon reach 100,000 per day.

6 years ago

In this May 2018 photo, workers and contractors for Sunoco Pipeline investigate sink holes behind homes at Lisa Drive, West Whiteland Township, Chester County where the company has been drilling for construction of the Mariner East 2 and 2X pipelines. In the photo, a security guard is taking a picture of the reporter. (Jon Hurdle / StateImpact PA)
Health
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Charges dismissed in alleged Mariner East buy-a-badge scheme; Chester County residents push DA to re-file charges

District Attorney so far silent on whether she will re-file case against Energy Transfer employee

6 years ago

Sheila Kelly stands behind makeshift barriers as she helps patrons at her restaurant
Science

Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science

In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."

6 years ago

Borgata casino
Health

N.J. casinos can reopen, but many workers still ‘waiting for the call’

Gov. Phil Murphy threw a last-minute curveball telling casinos they can reopen, but can’t allow drinking or eating inside.

6 years ago

Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles stands empty in an aerial view from late May. Games will resume in late July. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

No spitting: MLB unveils some new rules due to the coronavirus

MLB announced Monday that it would shift some of its in-game rules, making significant and historic changes.

6 years ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other government health officials will testify on Tuesday before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
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Health

‘Going to be very disturbing’: Fauci warns coronavirus cases could reach 100K a day

Dr. Anthony Fauci voiced his concerns to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which convened to discuss plans for reopening schools and offices.

6 years ago

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a news conference earlier this week in Geneva.
NPR
Health

WHO chief on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘The worst is yet to come’

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the solution is the same as it has been since the early days of the pandemic: "Test, trace, isolate and quarantine."

6 years ago

Mary Mack, right, a resident of senior housing, is tested for COVID-19 in Paterson
Health

COVID-19 can spread without people showing symptoms. How do we prepare for that?

It’s unclear how many people might pass the coronavirus along through asymptomatic spread. WHO estimates range as high as 41%. One study put it at 81%.

6 years ago

RapidMask2Go machines, like this one in NYC's Columbus Circle, are now set up in Suburban Station COURTESY RAPIDMASK2GO
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Billy Penn

Mask vending machines launch in Suburban Station, with more PPE dispensers coming soon

You can get hand sanitizer and wipes too, and all cost $3 apiece.

6 years ago

Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge
Health

Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge

Contact tracers say it's exponentially more difficult now that many restaurants, bars and gyms are full, and people are gathering with family and friends.

6 years ago

Patient moved from senior home during pandemic
Health
NJ Spotlight

Backlog of complaints raises questions about N.J.’s ability to inspect long-term care facilities

Even before COVID-19, complaints piled up over challenging conditions, inadequate care and insufficient staff.

6 years ago

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