Coronavirus inspires Philadelphia to consider a moratorium on evictions
As coronavirus continues its spread, city officials are considering a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, residential tax liens, and utility cut-offs.
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Biden offers coronavirus plan that will ‘lead by science’
The Democratic presidential hopeful called for free and increased COVID-19 testing, the development of a cost-free vaccine and cooperation with allies.
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Philly City Council imposes ‘social distancing’ to limit coronavirus exposure
City Council says it doesn’t want to discourage the public from weighing in, but is taking steps to make it less likely to spread the coronavirus.
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Philly area school districts are closing to prepare for more coronavirus-related closures
Philly area districts are closing schools briefly to gear up for a scenario where schools are closed for a long time due to COVID-19.
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Coping with coronavirus anxiety
We discuss the fear and anxiety many Americans are feeling around the spread of COVID-19 and talk about ways to manage the stress.
Air Date: March 12, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01NBA suspends season until further notice over coronavirus
A person with knowledge of the situation said the Jazz player who tested positive was center Rudy Gobert.
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Trump suspends travel between U.S. and Europe for 30 days
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.
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Coronavirus and COVID-19: Some frequently asked questions
Here is an FAQ about the COVID-19, the coronavirus that causes it, and its symptoms.
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Delaware announces state’s first coronavirus case; UDel to move classes online
A Delaware man is the first person in the state to be presumed positive for coronavirus, according to the Delaware Division of Public health.
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Hahnemann building eyed as option for overflow in case of COVID-19 outbreak
The city’s hospitals are too full to handle a coronavirus outbreak, so officials are looking for a space to accommodate patients or those in quarantine.
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‘Community spread’ suspected as N.J. coronavirus count jumps to 23
Health officials warned the state may be starting to see “community spread,” which means the illness is being transmitted among the general population.
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Dow sinks 1,400, or 6.4%, as investors await virus response
Stocks are tumbling again Wednesday, and indexes lost more than 4% to wipe out their huge gains from a day earlier as Wall Street keeps reeling on worries about COVID-19.
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Coronavirus: How ready is Philly?
Long before the coronavirus came to Philly, researchers have been looking into how prepared the city is for an outbreak like this. So, just how ready are we?
Air Date: March 11, 2020
Listen 0:00Coronavirus: COVID-19 is now officially a pandemic, WHO says
Eight countries — including the U.S. — are now each reporting more than 1,000 cases of COVID-19, caused by the virus that has infected more than 120,000 people worldwide.
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Bucks County confirms first cases of coronavirus, Pa. total stands at 16
In an advisory, the county said the two people live together and had attended an out-of-state gathering recently.
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