Hannah Chinn

It’s been more than a year of physical distancing and change. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk asked when, and how, life will resume post-pandemic?

You’re more likely to win the lottery than develop this severe COVID vaccine reaction. But for a Manayunk woman, the lowest of odds changed her life.

Fatigue and fever, itching, and irregular menstruation. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked into which post-vaccination symptoms are common… and which aren’t.

A report on rock samples submitted for asbestos testing and property values near another H&K Group quarry drew objections.

There are many ways to get the shot to someone else: inform your neighbors; assist with appointments; volunteer with local vaccination efforts.

Vaccination rates are rising, but so are COVID-19 community transmission rates. Officials are ramping up testing accordingly.

Medical experts agree that it’s wisest to keep group gatherings outside. Good news: Pennsylvania’s park programming and party permits are open.

Health disparities and lack of competent care could make LGBTQ Pennsylvanians more hesitant about the vaccine. A survey is underway.

Why aren’t the vaccines approved for children? When will vaccine trials in kids have results? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk did the homework.

A Clean Air Council attorney maintains the lawyer for developer H&K Group is coaching the quarry project manager through his witness testimony.

City and state officials promise to improve equity in vaccine distribution, but data shows a disparity. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked closer.

While law enforcement said it is not clear whether Tuesday’s attack was racially motivated, organizers in Philly’s Asian communities had no such hesitation.