
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly experiencing ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
Daily case counts were on the decline, but have stopped dropping over the last two weeks.
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A user’s guide to masks: What’s best at protecting others (and yourself)
Here's a look at different kinds of masks you might consider and how effective they are at protecting the people around you — and you as well.
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Another unwanted U.S. record: 50,000 new coronavirus cases in 1 day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, predicted that the number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. could soon reach 100,000 per day.
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Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC’s concerns
July Fourth comes as Americans are dealing with surging cases of COVID-19 and confusion over best practices in public, especially on masks.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos, amusement parks reopen for business
Casinos have been shuttered since March 16 when Gov. Murphy ordered them closed along with gyms and indoor entertainment venues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."
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Who’s having this tense coronavirus conversation: ‘You’re going where? Not me.’
As the summer blossoms and new case numbers grow, different people have different views of what’s safe, even if they all say they’re social distancing.
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Listen 1:16N.J. casinos can reopen, but many workers still ‘waiting for the call’
Gov. Phil Murphy threw a last-minute curveball telling casinos they can reopen, but can’t allow drinking or eating inside.
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Emergency arts fund pays out $4 million in Philadelphia region
A pandemic relief fund is releasing all of its money to hundreds of cultural organizations and over 1,000 artists.
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Listen 1:38GOP can’t force Gov. Tom Wolf to end coronavirus disaster declaration, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Masks mandatory in public spaces
Effective immediately, Pennsylvanians statewide must wear a mask every time they leave the house.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Murphy says no deals for Liberty State Park
Loretta Weinberg decried the move as a “sneaky, backdoor” way to allow Liberty National Golf Course owner Paul Fireman to expand his private course into the state park.
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‘You can either be a survivor or die’: COVID-19 cases surge in ICE detention
More than 2,700 detainees nationwide have tested positive, according to ICE data, and the Eloy detention facility is among the hardest hit by the pandemic.
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So much for ‘please touch,’ after COVID-19, kids’ museums will be less hands-on
With their emphasis on interactive exhibits, children’s museums must balance safety and survival in their decisions to reopen. Several have already permanently closed.
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When essential workers earn less than the jobless: ‘We put the country on our back’
Boosted unemployment checks have created a bizarre distortion in the labor market, where holding on to a job doesn't guarantee being financially better off than losing one.
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