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In this file photo, retired Philadelphia police Sgt. Chuck Warren struts down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia dressed as a leprechaun for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Jim Graham/AP Photo, file)
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Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled because of coronavirus

Philadelphia's annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled, amid concerns about the novel coronavirus. The city announced its first positive case.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philly conventions canceled because of coronavirus could have big economic impact

A hotel trade association in the city says nothing has hit the hospitality sector this hard, this abruptly, since the 9/11 attacks.

5 years ago

WHYY on Sixth Street in Philadelphia. (Brian Hickey/WHYY)
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3 WHYY journalists in self-quarantine for possible exposure to coronavirus

Three WHYY journalists who attended a conference are in self-quarantine after an attendee tested positive for the coronavirus. None of the WHYY employees show any symptoms.

5 years ago

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Pa. nursing homes tighten restrictions to control for potential coronavirus spread

The facilities are starting to limit visitors, but that’s only the beginning of a good emergency plan for nursing homes.

5 years ago

A group of people stand around a podium.
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Privacy vs. public health: How Pa. and N.J. weigh disclosing coronavirus patient details

Authorities try to balance patient privacy with public health and safety.

5 years ago

Hawaii state Department of Health microbiologist Mark Nagata demonstrates the process for testing a sample for coronavirus at the department's laboratory in Pearl City, Hawaii on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Audrey McAvoy/AP Photo)
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New Jersey confirms state’s first death from coronavirus

The confirmation comes as more and more Garden State residents are testing positive for the virus.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley and Managing Director Brian Abernathy urge Philadelphians to avoid large public gathers at a press conference announcing the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the city. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Philly announces its first COVID-19 case, Pa. total now stands at 12

Patients who test positive locally are referred to as “presumptive” until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm the test results.

5 years ago

Philly skyline
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Billy Penn

Updated guide to coronavirus in Philly: What you need to know about schools, transit, shopping and more

Here’s how the region is dealing with COVID-19.

5 years ago

In light of the spread of COVID-19, some U.S. health insurers have begun to allow patients to order a larger emergency supply of their routine medicines for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions. (Jeffrey Hamilton/Getty Images)
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How to boost your emergency supply of prescription medicines

Most insurance companies have rigid schedules for authorizing refills.

5 years ago

An infection Control Protocol poster sits on a nursing station desk at the Palm Garden of Tampa Health and Rehabilitation Center Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (Chris O'Meara/AP Photo)
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Pennsylvania says it has 10th patient test positive for coronavirus

An update on the coronavirus in the Philadelphia region.

5 years ago

Microbiologist Xiugen Zhang runs a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test at the Connecticut State Public Health Laboratory, Monday, March 2, 2020, in Rocky Hill, Conn. (Jessica Hill/AP Photo)
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N.J. now has 11 cases of coronavirus, mostly in North Jersey

The number of patients in New Jersey is growing quickly, but officials say they don’t yet see it spreading through “community transmission.”

5 years ago

(Sage Ross/Flickr Creative Commons)
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Billy Penn

Coronavirus patient in Philly hospital: Montco adult in critical condition is PA’s 7th case

Penn Medicine is fully prepared to deal with COVID-19, a spokesperson said.

5 years ago

Studies show that bias on the part of health care providers — both conscious and not — directly impacts the quality of care some patients receive and their treatment results. (Twenty20)
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NJ Spotlight

N.J. lawmakers seek to mandate bias training for maternal-infant health care workers

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight says that a second proposal will require similar training for medical providers in other practice areas

5 years ago

Vice President Mike Pence, center, along with Florida Senator Rick Scott, far left, and Governor Ron DeSantis,left, and CDC Director Dr.Robert Redfield,right, speaks to the media in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Gaston De CardenasAP Photo)
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Official: White House didn’t want to tell seniors not to fly

The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania and New Jersey officials disclosed additional presumed positive cases of coronavirus Sunday, bringing each state’s totals to six. (California Department of Public Health via AP Photo)
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Pa., N.J. disclose new coronavirus cases, bringing each state’s totals to 6

Pennsylvania and New Jersey officials disclosed additional presumed positive cases of coronavirus Sunday, bringing each state’s totals to six.

5 years ago

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