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Watch live: White House news briefing on U.S. coronavirus response

The White House Coronavirus Task Force gives an update on the nation’s current COVID-19 situation as the number of reported cases of the virus in the U.S. grows.

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Staying mentally healthy in the social distancing era

The mental health consequences of sheltering in place and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming. Here are some ways to cope.

Air Date: April 2, 2020

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No-visitor coronavirus policies separate kids in residential treatment from families

Intended to protect the physical health of young patients at behavioral facilities, the guidelines can exact a toll on their mental health, too.

6 years ago

A mural created by artist Nile Livingston was installed at 17th and Vine streets along with a public hand washing station meant for people who are living with housing instability. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Coronavirus update: Pa. receives less than half of emergency supplies requested from federal government

In one of the quickest meetings in Philadelphia City Council history, members approved $85.4 million in emergency funding to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years ago

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Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment claims hit record high. Again.

Nearly 10 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past two weeks.

6 years ago

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Coronavirus update: Delaware issues more stringent COVID-19 restrictions

The latest update to the state of emergency orders businesses to take more steps to enforce social distancing at the workplace.

6 years ago

Wearing a surgical mask, Melissa Hall checks out of a Wegmans supermarket, Friday, March 13, 2020 in King of Prussia, Pa. (Michael Rubinkam/AP Photo)
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Should we order in tonight? Questions about food safety in the time of coronavirus

Many of us worry: Do we need to sanitize groceries, stop ordering takeout? Probably not, as grocery stores and restaurants increase safety efforts.

6 years ago

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Penn, Jefferson expand at-home cancer treatments during COVID-19 pandemic

People are trying to follow social distancing guidelines, so health systems are trying out bringing cancer treatments to their patients’ homes.

6 years ago

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Watch live: White House press briefing on U.S. coronavirus response

The White House task force will give an update on the current state of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

6 years ago

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Pa. prison system mulls releasing hundreds to prevent coronavirus spread

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is considering releasing hundreds of prisoners to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the system.

6 years ago

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, U.S. health regulators are telling drugmakers to immediately pull their popular heartburn drugs off the market after determining that a contamination issue with the medications poses a greater risk than previously thought. (Wilfredo Lee, File/AP Photo)
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FDA wants heartburn meds off the market due to contamination

U.S. health regulators are telling drugmakers to immediately pull their popular heartburn drugs off the market after determining a contamination issue with the medication.

6 years ago

Keona Berry walks down Market Street with a protective mask on her face on Friday, March 27, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
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Delaware enters ‘acceleration phase’ of virus spread

The number of coronavirus cases in Delaware is more than doubling every three days, with a 260% increase in cases over the past week.

6 years ago

People line up for COVID-19 testing at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey, on March 17, 2020. (Jeff Rhode/Holy Name Medical Center)
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N.J. postpones tax filing deadlines; Camden testing site opens as coronavirus cases surge in North Jersey

The state health commissioner says some hospitals have started to divert patients as they deal with a surge in coronavirus cases.

6 years ago

Love Park is empty during the coronavirus lockdown. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
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Wolf extends stay-at-home orders across Pa.; Worker at Limerick nuclear power plant tests positive

Gov. Tom Wolf extended his stay-at-home order to all 12.8 million people in the state.

6 years ago

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If you’re fighting quarantine depression, you’re not alone. These free resources can help.

Across the Philly region, many mental health providers have moved services online.

6 years ago

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