Health & Science

Trump has said he would like people in parts of the country that have not experienced massive outbreaks to be able to go back to work

In normal times, these high-touch and often low-paid jobs provide a critical link to the outside world. Now, workers worry about the health implications of the job.

Three SEPTA workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the three work in maintenance while the third works at the agency headquarters.

State officials have sounded alarms to "flatten the curve." But hospitals in Philly and across Pa. probably won't be able to handle a predicted influx of coronavirus cases.

The first Delawarean to die was a 66-year-old Sussex County man who was hospitalized out of state and critically ill with underlying health conditions.

The stimulus program also includes increased unemployment benefits — even for gig workers.

The numbers on a national level are equally sobering: a record 3.3 million Americans filed for the unemployment benefits in a single week.

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has risen the fourth most in the country. At least 649,967 people have filed for compensation in under two weeks.

Indoor air is often worse than outdoor air due to trapped toxins, household appliance emissions and allergens from pets and dust mites.

COVID-19 is not transmittable through water, experts say. Tap water is safe and there’s no need to buy bottled water.

Working with newly available stats, the state has learned that one in four symptomatic patients tested have COVID-19.

“The first wave of this epidemic is younger adults.”

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, Gov. John Carney is asking vendors to keep offering hand sanitizer, N95 masks and other critical supplies.

Smartphone GPS data gives an idea of how well people are following lockdown rules.

Without naming names, Gov. Phil Murphy blasted people like the lieutenant governor of Texas who have suggested the tradeoff is worth it.