
Liz is a health and science reporter working on WHYY’s The Pulse. Liz is a recent radio convert, whose interests include social determinants of health, watchdog journalism, and all things related to the brain. Before coming to WHYY, Liz spent seven years as a music writer in Beijing.
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Listen 10:23Pa. coronavirus update: In final COVID briefing, Philly officials track progress, urge vigilance
Today, after more than a year of often grim weekly briefings, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health quietly held its final virtual COVID-19 update.
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Listen 23:01Pa. coronavirus update: Philly won’t follow state and relax restaurant restrictions as cases rise
When Pa. relaxes restaurant restrictions on April 4, Philadelphia won’t be following suit, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
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