
Health & Science
Pennsylvania raises alarms on transfer of radioactive Three Mile Island reactor
DEP asks the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to slow down the review of a license transfer due to the coronavirus emergency.
6 years ago
Listen 1:56Coronavirus update: Delaware man dies in prison, was held in coronavirus cellblock
A man in a Delaware prison unit that had a coronavirus outbreak has died. Two coronavirus tests before his death were negative.
6 years ago
Free diapers in Philly: 10 places mothers can get formula and supplies
A new program to help babies during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment climbs, schools will stay shut
New Jersey paid out $336 million in benefits in the last month. And some workers are now getting $600 supplemental payments.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. rejects GOP efforts to adjust stay-at-home orders
Governor Tom Wolf is planning to veto two proposed bills that would allow more Pennsylvanians to return to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Employees at Pa.’s ‘life-sustaining’ businesses question if their work is worth the risk
Over the course of the last month, dozens of people from all corners of Pennsylvania have contacted Spotlight PA to question a business’ decision to remain open
6 years ago
Did you fall for a coronavirus hoax? Facebook will let you know
The social network is expanding efforts to curb the spread of harmful misinformation about COVID-19 after pressure from an activist group.
6 years ago
Productivity and physical touch during coronavirus
We dive into why you're not feeling very productive right now and why we miss human touch so much.
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Listen 49:15How do quick coronavirus tests work, and will the U.S. have enough?
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb estimated at least 750,000 rapid point-of-care tests are needed weekly to guide the country out of the pandemic.
6 years ago
How a pandemic inspired your bathroom
Before COVID-19, the 1918 pandemic changed our world and with it, home design. This is how a century-old pandemic inspired the modern bathroom.
6 years ago
How to get the most out of your virtual medical appointment
What if you don't have COVID-19 symptoms, but you do have an earache or a child with a rash? These days, many more people are getting diagnosed via calls or video chats.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 in nearly all N.J. long-term care facilities
The state reported a total of 6,815 coronavirus cases associated with long-term care facilities.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Fewer hospitalized in Delaware as number of new cases is lowest in 10 days
Through Wednesday, more than half of the Delawareans who died lived in nursing homes. WHYY found that residents comprise 5% of the state’s cases.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Free baby supplies, food for elderly in Philadelphia
Ten sites around Philadelphia are now providing free food, diapers and other supplies for babies.
6 years ago
Frontline health care workers seek immunity from malpractice during COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is asking Governor Tom Wolf to grant temporary immunity from malpractice claims to healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
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