
N.J. coronavirus update: Volunteers head to Trenton, Camden, Atlantic City with vaccine information
If you’re living in a part of Trenton, Camden, or Atlantic City with low vaccination rates, you might get a knock on your door this week from a state volunteer.
4 years ago
Vaccine incentive grants for Delaware businesses aim to repair lockdown damage
A new grant program helps Delaware businesses offer vaccinated folks incentives like free food or discounts. It’s designed to help those hardest hit by lockdown.
4 years ago
Philly residents could win as much as $50K for getting COVID vaccine
There will be three drawings in June and July, with the first one on June 21. There is a total of $400,000 in giveaways, including cash prizes.
4 years ago
Ending work from home post-COVID: What will it be like?
How will we reset the pandemic radar on the job? With friends? While dating? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk asked about the office fridge, handshakes, and more.
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Listen 2:42Seeing the Sixers in person, maybe a concert? Philly area enjoys reopening, with caution
While some people are eager to avoid having to buy hard-boiled eggs to get a drink at the bar, others say they’re not ready for hugs and handshakes again.
4 years ago
No shirts, pants, or undies needed on Philly bike ride — just a mask
Organizers of the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride say this year’s event will take place Aug. 28 and will require masks, based on the city's earlier coronavirus restrictions.
4 years ago
Bucks County parents divided over schools ditching mask mandate
Parents in Council Rock and Central Bucks are divided over decisions this week that buck CDC guidance to end mask mandates in schools.
4 years ago
New Jersey is formally ending its COVID-19 health emergency; indoor gathering limits lifted
Gov. Murphy signed a bill Friday drawing down over 100 executive orders enacted since March 2020. Bans on evictions, utility shut-offs remain.
4 years ago
Philly school district celebrates top students who persevered despite virtual school
Superintendent William Hite praised the class of 2021 for its resilience in the face of COVID-19 and its many, rippling disruptions.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: State will phase out six vaccine megasites
Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that smaller sites can handle the dwindling demand for vaccines.
4 years ago
COVID-19 slowing down in Delaware, but still harming some of the unvaccinated
Of the 50,000 COVID-19 cases diagnosed since the start of the year, 99.3% of the patients were unvaccinated people.
4 years ago
‘We’re ready when you’re ready’: SEPTA invites riders to return as Philly reopens
SEPTA and city officials invited riders to return after more than a year of shutdowns and restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania lifts capacity restrictions for businesses, retail shops
Starting Monday, restaurants and businesses no longer have capacity limits or physical distancing requirements.
4 years ago
How do COVID-19 vaccines affect people who are immunocompromised?
If you have certain conditions, or are taking certain medications, parts of your immune system may function less effectively. Here’s what we know.
4 years ago
NJ to give beachgoers COVID shots over Memorial Day weekend
The “Shots At The Shore” campaign will offer free vaccinations Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Hook, Long Branch and Asbury Park.
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