
Health & Science
Delaware has 39 coronavirus cases; Georgetown court closed after worker sent home
Family Court facilities in Georgetown in Sussex County are closed until further notice. A worker there showed signs of COVID-19 at security checkpoint.
5 years ago
Connection and kindness during the pandemic
Many of us are practicing social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus – keeping away from other people and staying at ...
5 years ago
Listen 35:31Right wing media’s coronavirus coverage
We talk about how different right-wing media outlets have been covering the pandemic, the effect it’s having on their viewers, and ...
5 years ago
Listen 13:28Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies
White House officials are expected to update the public on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Gov. Wolf updates list of ‘life sustaining’ businesses; Montco asks for mask donations
The masks being sought by Montgomery County would go toward first responders and hospitals as needed.
5 years ago
Mask shortage straps pharmacists who need them to keep medicines pure
Medications that require sterile preparation include those needed for treating COVID-19 patients, such as medications to calm, sedate or paralyze patients on a mechanical vent
5 years ago
When it comes to coronavirus, air pollution may put marginalized communities in danger
Experts say the coronavirus puts the elderly and immunocompromised at risk. Environmental pollution might exacerbate those risk factors.
5 years ago
Listen 1:13Slowing the Spread of COVID-19
Communities around the world are scrambling to slow the spread of COVID-19: closing businesses and schools, canceling gatherings, and lim ...
Air Date: March 20, 2020
Listen 48:44Wolf orders ‘non-life sustaining businesses’ to shut down; Philly closes playgrounds
20 of those infected in the city are health care workers. So when the first public testing site opens, priority will go to health workers with symptoms.
5 years ago
The psychological toll of living in quarantine or isolation
More people are living this way because of the new coronavirus. What does that look like, and what does it do to someone's mental state?
5 years ago
Listen 8:44SEPTA to reduce service; tells passengers to stay off unless ‘absolutely’ necessary
SEPTA subways, trains and buses will run less frequently in the Philadelphia region starting Sunday.
5 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy orders moratorium on evictions and foreclosures as a result of coronavirus
Governor Murphy anticipates that the region — including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut — will take a $100 billion economic hit.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware coronavirus cases at 30, Wilmington council plans virtual meeting
With 30 cases of COVID-19, lawmakers in the state’s biggest city are trying out a virtual council meeting for the first time tonight.
5 years ago
Philly region braces for domestic violence surge with families stuck inside
Nonprofits and government officials are struggling to maintain connection with victims.
5 years ago
Coronavirus preparedness and the Congressional stimulus
We discuss the degree to which hospitals are ready for an increase in coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Then, a look at the stimulus package from Congress.
Air Date: March 19, 2020 10:00 am
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