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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.

6 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.

6 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)
Health

Pennsylvania says it has 10th patient test positive for coronavirus

An update on the coronavirus in the Philadelphia region.

6 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)
Health

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.”

6 years ago

(Sage Ross/Flickr Creative Commons)
Health
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.

6 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

6 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)
Health

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.

6 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)
Health

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.

6 years ago

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying more than 4,300 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the International Space Station launches from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. (SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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SpaceX successfully lands 50th rocket in 5 years

SpaceX launched another cargo mission to the International Space Station Friday, successfully landing the flight's rocket booster for the 50th time in the last five years, the

6 years ago

Stocking up on medical supplies and food could be helpful if the new coronavirus spreads in your community and you want to avoid store lines where you could be at risk of infection from others.  (Max Posner/NPR)
Health

Learning the language of coronavirus and epidemiology

With cases of the virus now confirmed in Pennsylvania and N.J, unfamiliar words and acronyms are being used. Here is a guide to some of them.

6 years ago

University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Union are among organizations canceling large-scale events in hopes of thwarting COVID-19’s spread. (Joe Mahoney/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP Photo)
Health

Montco coronavirus cases disclosed as large Philly region events are cancelled and transparency concerns emerge

Gov. Wolf’s office announced the two new Montgomery County cases Saturday evening. Earlier, transparency issues were addressed in Delaware County.

6 years ago

Travelers have lots of new coronavirus-related questions about booking — and canceling — flights. (Bim/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Coronavirus travel tips: To fly or not to fly? What happens if you cancel?

Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.

6 years ago

City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley provides an update on COVID-19. on March 6, 2020 (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Health

As COVID-19 creeps closer to Philly, city officials urge precaution

City health officials outlined a plan for identifying patients with symptoms and said as the situation changes, so will the response.

6 years ago

Tamanend Middle School student Brianna Muntz, 14,  uses a disposable hand wipe as she plays with friends on the Titus Elementary School playground. Both schools were closed, along with three others in Central Bucks County, as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Bucks County residents react to coronavirus school closures

Pennsylvania’s third-largest school district made an overnight decision to close five schools after a COVID-19 scare. It could be a taste of what’s to come.

6 years ago

(Miguel Martinez/Billy Penn)
Health

Philadelphia officials provide update on city’s coronavirus plans

Philadelphia officials provided an update on the city’s coronavirus preparations at 2 p.m. at City Hall. There are no confirmed ...

6 years ago

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