Health & Science
Here’s how the region is dealing with COVID-19.
6 years ago
How to boost your emergency supply of prescription medicines
Most insurance companies have rigid schedules for authorizing refills.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania says it has 10th patient test positive for coronavirus
An update on the coronavirus in the Philadelphia region.
6 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gov. Wolf’s office announced the two new Montgomery County cases Saturday evening. Earlier, transparency issues were addressed in Delaware County.
6 years ago
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
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
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
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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