Health & Science
Electricity usage down across the region, which helps power grid staffing
The Montco company, which helps power 65 million people in 13 states and D.C., reports demand on Monday dropped about 6,000 megawatts.
6 years ago
New analysis suggests months of social distancing may be needed to stop virus
The United States is facing a grim dilemma
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philadelphia confirms community spread, anticipates surge in hospitals
Updates on COVID-19 from the Philadelphia region
6 years ago
N.J. orders malls, amusement parks to close as 15,000 apply for unemployment
With wide new business restrictions in place, the Garden State has reported 267 COVID-19 cases and recorded a third death.
6 years ago
Life looks a lot different now than it did just a week ago. How are people in the Philadelphia area living and preparing?
Air Date: March 17, 2020
Listen 15:51Inside the nerve center of Delaware’s coronavirus response
Delaware’s Health Operations Center is at its highest alert level as workers coordinate the state’s fight against coronavirus.
6 years ago
Social distancing and the limits of the law
We talk about social distancing and its impact in the spread of COVID-19, talk with Pa Health Commissioner, and we look at the government's legal powers during a pandemic.
Air Date: March 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:12Self-quarantine? Isolation? Social distancing? What they mean and when to do them
As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., we're hearing a lot about how social distancing, self-monitoring and even quarantine play into containment efforts.
6 years ago
U.S. tells older people to stay home, all ages to avoid crowds
The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of the guidelines to combat coronavirus.
6 years ago
MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus
Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting event
6 years ago
Pa. hospitals are rationing protective gear as the number of coronavirus cases grows
The rationing comes as the state Department of Health maintains that it has personal protective equipment available and is working to make sure they have what they need.
6 years ago
Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection.
6 years ago
Cheap fares luring travelers to fly despite pandemic
Airlines have been slashing flight schedules, especially on international routes, to cope with downward-spiraling demand from fearful leisure customers and a slowdown
6 years ago
White House tells federal workers to avoid all travel that is not ‘mission critical’
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, the White House has told federal agencies and executive departments to suspend all work travel unless absolutely necessary.
6 years ago
Philly scouting potential quarantine sites for city’s homeless population
With multiple Philadelphians testing positive for COVID-19, the city’s Office of Homeless Services has drafted a plan to prevent an outbreak among people living on the street.
6 years ago
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