Health & Science

The nation’s mental health care system is struggling to continue treating patients in spite of the coronavirus.

Kenney blamed the White House in part for spreading “ridicule and dangerous” ideas that social distancing isn’t necessary.

As efforts to test for the coronavirus and trace cases continues, medical examiners and coroners play a vital — if often unsung ― role.

The admin. falls short of official claims, has fueled some confusion on the ground, and would allow any nursing home to opt out of the robust testing suggested by the state.

Health care was long assumed to be immune from economic downturns, one expert said. This pandemic is different.

Rev. Christopher Bullock is suing Gov. Carney, claiming the restrictions are “a severe racially discriminatory purpose and effect on the African-American faith community."

We look at how contact tracing works and speak to Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh about the high infection rates in the Pa. county.

Many are pulling long hours in emergency departments and intensive care units treating patients infected with the coronavirus

A New Jersey aide faces charges after five members of her patient's household got COVID-19. The aide allegedly went to work after taking a test and being told to self-isolate.

Philadelphia officials are considering painting circles onto parkland to help visitors maintain social distancing recommendations.

The teams are designed to provide relief for staff as well as training on use of personal protective equipment.

Analysts say that businesses and their customers, through their actions, will decide when the economy opens up again.

The FDA warned health professionals last month that the drug should not be used outside of hospital or research settings, due to sometimes fatal side effects.

The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals dropped to 229 over the weekend -- the lowest total in a month.

A Massachusetts company says its experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing.