Public Health
Delaware to allow beach bars to reopen for Labor Day weekend
Gov. John Carney had shut down bars in Delaware beach towns in early July after the state saw a spike in COVID-19 cases.
4 years ago
Inexpensive steroids can save lives of seriously ill COVID-19 patients
Multiple studies now confirm earlier research: two drugs that reduce an immune system's overreaction can help reduce deaths of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
4 years ago
$30 million campus to replace asbestos-contaminated North Philadelphia school
The new building will replace a 111-year-old elementary school shuttered in 2019 after teachers and parents rang alarm bells over hazards.
4 years ago
Eviction is bad for our health. Pa. must act to protect families.
When families are evicted, children suffer the consequences. As a pediatrician, I urge Pa. to protect families at a perilous time.
4 years ago
CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
The timeline raised concern among public health experts about an “October surprise" — a vaccine approval driven by political considerations ahead of a presidential election.
4 years ago
Latest Pa. GOP attempt to strip Gov. Tom Wolf of his coronavirus emergency powers fails
GOP lawmakers in the state House did not garner enough Democratic support to end the state’s coronavirus disaster declaration.
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With Philly teachers in contract fight, leaders press feds for more K-12 virus aid
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has ridiculed the school district’s bargaining approach. But local pols want the focus to be on Washington.
4 years ago
What did summer camp look like this year in Philadelphia?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with the Philly Parks and Rec Dept. and a parent of two about how the city held summer camp during COVID.
4 years ago
Listen 6:01US won’t join WHO-led coronavirus vaccine effort, White House says
By refusing to take part, the U.S. is effectively cutting itself off from the more than 170 countries in discussions to join the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Most schools starting with mix of online and in-person
With schools across the state set to begin classes next week, the focus shifts to making sure reopening plans are in place.
4 years ago
Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
As the nation awaits a vaccine to end the pandemic, local health departments say they lack the staff, money and tools to distribute, administer and track millions of vaccines.
4 years ago
CDC issues sweeping temporary halt on evictions nationwide amid pandemic
The move could prevent millions of evictions that housing advocates warn are looming. Landlords groups want to know who will pay for the lost rent.
4 years ago
Nursing home COVID-19 case, death data still missing from Pa.’s public reports
More than six months after COVID-19 arrived in Pa., the public still doesn’t have a full picture of how many people have died or been sickened by the virus in nursing homes.
4 years ago
FEMA says it will stop paying for cloth face masks for schools
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says that beginning Sept. 15, it will no longer reimburse states for personal protective equipment for non-emergency settings.
4 years ago
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts
Antibodies that people make to fight the new coronavirus last for at least four months after diagnosis and do not fade quickly, as some earlier reports suggested.
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