Health & Science

“It’s important to conserve the environment, and collect data that would help us do that. But at the same time, it’s more important right now to stop the spread of disease."

Mayor Jim Kenney publicly announced the creation of the COVID-19 Recovery Office, which is tasked with making “a more equitable and prosperous Philadelphia post-recovery.” 

Estimates don't capture leaks from 'abnormal' conditions, the Environmental Defense Fund says.

The announcement was big news for Pa. hospitals, which has seen other states get the antiviral — the first somewhat effective coronavirus treatment.

COVID-19 has infected a quarter of the 263 city’s behavioral health centers — and eight people have died.

“This virus may never go away,” Dr. Michael Ryan said. Without a vaccine, he said it could take years for the global population to build up sufficient levels of immunity.

The U.S. has the most coronavirus deaths of any country in the world — on May 11, the death toll passed 80,000. And that's likely an undercount.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order effective Monday morning for nonessential construction and retail to reopen.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health said Wednesday that it is working to distribute an antiviral drug, remdesivir, to hospitals across the commonwealth.

Significant change is afoot at the Jersey Shore with Memorial Day weekend looming, and social distancing will certainly be a major aspect as crowds arrive.

MBK Cares has reached more than 1,000 people during quarantine.

The state has purchased 200,000 saliva-based test kits from a California-based company as it eyes administering 80,000 tests a month.

Suicide prevention advocates are doubling down to bolster the resilience of Americans who are suffering from feelings of despair during the pandemic.

Total fatalities investigated and ultimately linked to respiratory disorders rose from just seven between February and April of last year to 129 this year.

Babies are safer in a crib than on an adult bed or a sofa.