Health & Science
Doctors race for answers as kids fight rare inflammatory syndrome tied to coronavirus
While early research suggests the condition is rare, experts are still racing to answer even the most basic questions about the illness.
6 years ago
She’s a frontline doctor in Philly. Her husband has lung cancer. Now, a simple hug is dangerous.
When Lauren Jenkins learned a coworker had COVID-19, she did what once would've seemed unthinkable — separating from her two sons and a husband with stage IV cancer.
6 years ago
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 400,000
Johns Hopkins University noted the grim milestone on Sunday. The United States — at more than 109,000 — accounts for more than a quarter of those deaths.
6 years ago
Officials: Shore house gatherings lead to 11 new COVID-19 cases in Bucks County
Bucks County officials linked one-third of new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday to someone who spread the virus at recent Jersey Shore gatherings.
6 years ago
Play ball! Delaware offers guidance for return to baseball
As the number of new COVID-19 case numbers continues to decline, Delaware Gov. John Carney said recreational baseball and softball games can resume.
6 years ago
Tear gassing protesters during an infectious outbreak called ‘a recipe for disaster’
Deploying these corrosive, inhalable chemicals could harm people in several ways, including exposing more people to the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Union leaders say they have to fight for everything nursing home staff need to protect themselves from COVID-19, a virus that has been particularly deadly in nursing homes.
6 years ago
Listen 2:12The Impact of Police Violence on Health
The killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis has sparked another wave of national outrage over police brutality and viol ...
Air Date: June 5, 2020
Listen 48:58Philly is ‘yellow’ now. Is it ready?
City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley says the numbers justify reopening as his department watches closely for signs of new outbreaks.
6 years ago
Race, ethnicity data to be required with coronavirus tests in U.S.
The federal government says that as of Aug. 1, laboratories must include detailed demographic data when reporting test results in order to help fight the pandemic nationally.
6 years ago
South-central Pennsylvania borough makes significant commitment to solar energy
The Borough of Chambersburg could soon generate a quarter of its electricity from renewable energy.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. Assembly approves $5 billion borrowing plan
Also, nonessential retail stores must follow new rules when they reopen June 15.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philly to go ‘yellow’ on Friday
While Gov. Tom Wolf has given the green light, outdoor seating at restaurants will not be allowed in Philadelphia for another week, said Managing Director Brian Abernathy.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: New COVID-19 testing guidance for Philly protesters
Philadelphia officials recommend anyone who was at a George Floyd protest to get a COVID-19 test after seven days.
6 years ago
No evidence hydroxychloroquine is helpful in preventing COVID-19, study finds
A study of more than 800 health workers and others finds that taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 is no better than a placebo in preventing the illness.
6 years ago
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