
Health & Science
Philadelphia will lift recently reinstated indoor mask mandate
Officials are strongly recommending masks still be worn indoors. Further details will be announced Friday morning.
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Philly area finally off the ‘worst 25’ list for ozone pollution, but still gets failing grade
The American Lung Association says while ozone levels are improving, levels of particulate pollution are less promising.
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Mayor Kenney defends mask mandate return in online video
Mayor Jim Kenney decried the ‘Trumpian’ politicization of vaccines and mask mandates during an online video interview with the Washington Post.
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Crozer to shut down more hospital wards at Delaware County Memorial and Crozer-Chester
In June, Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center will lose several key behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse services.
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Wildfires are increasingly contributing to unhealthy air
The rising number of fires hamper decades of environmental efforts, and over 40% of Americans — more than 137 million people — live in places with poor air quality.
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‘It saved me’: Pa. nonprofit tackles stigma around substance use, recovery
The Pennsylvania nonprofit aims to equip people with the tools they need to understand and cope with substance use, addiction, and trauma.
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Listen 5:59Masks on, masks off, and the latest on COVID
Philly reinstated an indoor mask mandate, a federal judge struck down the mask mandate on planes, trains, and public transportation, and COVID infections are climbing.
Air Date: April 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
The CDC continues to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determines a mandate is necessary, the Justice Department will file an appeal.
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‘Muddy’ messaging in Philly: SEPTA and city mask policies conflict and confuse
Less than 24 hours after the city's mask mandate went into effect, the city’s regional transit provider SEPTA announced that masks would no longer be required on its vehicles.
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Volunteers with Remote Access Medical to offer free health, dental clinic in Philly
A non-profit pop-up clinic will be offering free dental, vision, and medical care this weekend at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
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Despite effective treatments, HIV drags on. Experts warn COVID may face the same fate
HIV remains a problem in the U.S. because people don't use life-saving prevention and treatments. COVID is heading down the same path.
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Pennsylvania’s plan fails to meet goal for reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, the EPA says
The agency says it will take stronger actions to curb water pollution in the state.
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Bird flu found at Lancaster County poultry farm
Area quarantined — 1.4 million chickens killed to prevent spread.
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As mask mandate returns, Philly reports higher COVID case numbers
The city of Philadelphia's renewed mask mandate went into effect today, as the city's infection rate has nearly doubled over the past two weeks.
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It’s time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians’ task force recommends
In light of the growing kids' mental health crisis, the group says it's crucial to identify kids who are struggling.
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