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A bald eagle perches on a tree at Sunset Park in Rock Island, Ill., in March. A new study says that many species of birds increasingly moved in to urban areas as human activity waned during the pandemic. (Joel Lerner/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images)
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Birds thrived where humans feared to tread during the pandemic, scientists say

As people remained indoors, stopped commuting to work or hopping on passenger jets, the birds increasingly flew into urban areas they had previously shunned.

4 years ago

A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

CDC panel tackles who needs booster shot of COVID vaccine

The FDA itself still has to decide whether it agrees with its advisers’ recommendation and will authorize Pfizer boosters.

4 years ago

Students wear face masks outside of their school in Philly
Keystone Crossroads
Health

Philly implements less stringent protocols for COVID-19 school closures

Philadelphia health officials have lowered the thresholds for when school buildings close because of positive COVID-19 cases. Here’s what you need to know.

4 years ago

Beth Springer looks into a patient's room in a COVID-19 ward
Health

‘Soul-crushing’: U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

The increasingly lethal turn has filled hospitals, complicated the start of the school year, delayed the return to offices and demoralized health care workers.

4 years ago

A person receives a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
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Health

The U.S. is buying 500 million more Pfizer vaccine doses to donate to other countries

The pledge will come at the start of a virtual summit aimed at boosting commitments from other nations and the private sector.

4 years ago

Server Lacey Crosby said he's happy to be working, despite the challenges
Community

Restaurants struggle with staffing, supply issues, and a recipe to recover from the pandemic

About 1 in 10 eateries in Delaware shut down early in the pandemic. Restrictions have been lifted all summer, but some are still hurting.

4 years ago

Listen 4:26
Students wear face masks outside of their school in Philly
Keystone Crossroads
Education

How a children’s COVID vaccine could offer a new normal for schools

A vaccine for children ages 5-11 could be ready next month. Experts say it will be important to roll it out quickly — especially in the Philly region.

4 years ago

Listen 2:08
Dr. Ala Stanford stands in front of a health clinic with her arms crossed
Health

Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to open clinic offering primary care

Set to open in October, the clinic will offer blood draws for lab tests, X-rays, behavioral health care, checkups for adults and kids, and immunizations.

4 years ago

Two people hold either ends of a gurney during the 1918 pandemic
Health

COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu

The COVID-19 crisis is by any measure a colossal tragedy in its own right, especially given the incredible advances in scientific knowledge since 1918.

4 years ago

A person receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
NPR
Health

Johnson & Johnson says its booster shot provides increased protection from COVID-19

J&J shared data from its Phase 3 trial of the company's booster shot on Tuesday. The data showed a booster shot at six months provided a 12-fold increase in antibodies.

4 years ago

A health care worker fills a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy announces vaccine mandate for child care workers

Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all child care workers and staff at those facilities. Here’s what you need to know.

4 years ago

Travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport
Health

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines

All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

4 years ago

A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

With kids now back in school and the extra-contagious delta variant causing a huge jump in pediatric infections, many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations.

4 years ago

Donald Cucuzzella receives a COVID-19 vaccine
Health
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What do we know about COVID-19 in kids now?

WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked at the numbers, treatment trends, and patient outcomes.

4 years ago

Listen 4:06
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Health

Looking to work remotely from Wilmington? A LinkedIn study shows you’re not alone

An analysis by the business-oriented web platform shows Wilmington among the top small cities where people are applying for remote work.

4 years ago

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