
Public Health
Dating apps are making it easier to swipe right for a match who’s vaccinated
Some of the largest dating apps are allowing users to filter potential matches by their vaccination status, while offering vaccinated users access to premium features.
4 years ago
In rural India, less COVID-19 testing, more fear — and a few ventilators for millions
Hospitals are full. Testing is scant. Illiteracy is high. Most deaths aren't registered. COVID's wrath in rural India is difficult to measure but health experts are worried.
4 years ago
Multiple schools in the Mastery network will host vaccination clinics on campus. They will be open to eligible students, their families, and members of the community.
4 years ago
N.J. hosts ‘Grateful for the Shot’ vaccine clinics in collaboration with faith-based organizations
The events are part of “Operation Jersey Summer,” a statewide campaign focused on getting all eligible people who live, work, or study in New Jersey to get the jab.
4 years ago
Schools are dropping mask requirements, but a new CDC study suggests they shouldn’t
COVID-19 spreads less in schools where teachers and staff wear masks.
4 years ago
Early CDC coronavirus test came with inconsistent instructions, cost U.S. weeks
The shortcomings of the test kits cost the nation precious weeks as officials sought to detect virus hotspots and manage the outbreak.
4 years ago
N.J. to end indoor mask mandate for fully vaccinated people ahead of Memorial Day weekend
New Jersey is expected to lift its indoor mask rules for fully vaccinated people by the start of Memorial Day weekend.
4 years ago
Masks no longer required outdoors in Philadelphia, other mandates eased; Phillies clarify policy
The Phillies game on Friday night will mark the first sporting event in the city where masks will no longer be required outdoors.
4 years ago
As pandemic spread pain and panic, NJ congressman chased profit
Since early 2020, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski has bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies that had a stake in the virus response.
4 years ago
A tale of two red counties: How vaccine efforts are playing out across Pa.
Although political extremes affect attitudes toward the pandemic, they don’t cleanly predict the willingness to get shots. Consider these two red counties.
4 years ago
Listen 3:58Pa. coronavirus update: 50% of adults fully vaxxed, Wolf renews disaster declaration
Pennsylvania could have almost 70% of adults fully vaccinated in about three to four weeks.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Debate over wearing masks on school property as graduations near
An Ocean County school superintendent wants the governor to lift his order on mask-wearing on school property, while the state’s largest teachers’ union is opposed.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania firing vendor that mishandled virus data
Pennsylvania is firing a company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing and exposed the private medical information of tens of thousands of residents, state officials said.
4 years ago
Feeling anxious about returning to post-pandemic society? You’re not alone
As people begin to re-emerge from over a year of isolation, there's a lot to navigate and re-learn.
4 years ago
Delaware County sues PFAS makers for contamination at fire-fighting sites
DuPont, 3M say they will ‘vigorously’ defend claims they knew chemicals were toxic since 1960s.
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