
Public Health
COVID-19 surge in the U.S.: The summer of hope ends in gloom
The delta variant is filling hospitals, sickening alarming numbers of children and driving coronavirus deaths in some places to the highest levels of the entire pandemic.
4 years ago
Wolf stumps for school mask mandate in Norristown visit, downplays critics
Wolf says he’s seen mostly compliance with the mask mandate from districts and parents across the state. Some GOP lawmakers are suing.
4 years ago
Montco offering potassium iodide tablets in the event of a nuclear emergency
The distribution is part of a statewide emergency preparedness effort. The Limerick plant is one of Pennsylvania’s four active nuclear power stations.
4 years ago
WHO chief urges halt to COVID vaccine booster shots for rest of the year
Wealthy nations — including the U.S. — have begun or are considering plans to offer third shots of two-dose vaccines to their vulnerable people.
4 years ago
Delta pushed most Philly-area school districts to keep virtual option; a few fear slippery slope
New Jersey forbade districts from offering virtual learning. But in Pennsylvania, it’s allowed — and many districts are taking advantage.
4 years ago
Listen 1:26Many of Pa.’s GOP gubernatorial hopefuls see a blueprint in Texas abortion law
GOP lawmakers have been pushing bills that would further restrict abortion and the debate is poised to become key in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race.
4 years ago
Fauci says DeSantis is ‘completely incorrect’ to call vaccine a mere personal choice
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is "completely incorrect" to suggest vaccines are a personal choice with no broad implications, says Dr. Anthony Fauci.
4 years ago
Mexico’s Supreme Court has voted to decriminalize abortion
Mexico's Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion as a crime, a landmark ruling that clears the way for the legalization of abortion.
4 years ago
Lost vax card? Online portal designed to help Delawareans access vaccine records
Lost your COVID-19 vaccine card? Delaware residents can now access their vaccine history through a new online portal.
4 years ago
Philadelphia City Council says no to live meetings, will return virtually next week
To guard against the coronavirus’ delta variant force, the council will resume virtual hearings starting Sept. 17.
4 years ago
It’s time for a flu shot. Here’s what you need to know
With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it's easy to forget that there's another respiratory virus poised to strike.
4 years ago
Climate change is the greatest threat to public health, top medical journals warn
With the global pandemic still in the spotlight, more than 200 leading health journals say climate change is an even more urgent threat.
4 years ago
Could a vaccine mandate lead to a ‘mass exodus’ of nursing home staff?
The Biden administration proposed rules requiring nursing homes taking Medicare and Medicaid to vaccinate workers. Medicaid is the primary payer for care.
4 years ago
Listen 1:26Debilitating long COVID symptoms may qualify workers for ADA job accommodations
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some employees experiencing long COVID conditions might qualify for government resources and protection.
4 years ago
Listen 1:14First responders resist COVID vaccine mandates in Philly, nationwide
A COVID resurgence and the debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the nation’s first responders, who are dying in larger numbers.
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