Health & Science

Among facilities in the 5-county region with 5 or more deaths, the average infection rate was 44%; nearly half of residents tested positive, new data show.

It’s a difficult question, but no matter what the answer is, the pandemic is not going to stop anytime soon.

With thousands of more seasonal workers due to arrive in South Jersey, farmers still await Department of Health safety guidelines.

At least half the COVID-19 deaths in Pa., N.J. and Del. have been among nursing home residents. So why are some facilities knowingly letting in patients with the virus?

Veteran biologists are seeing unprecedented declines in red knots — and in horseshoe crabs.

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.