Public Health
What we know about kids and COVID-19 as Philly region grapples with back-to-school plans
While there are fewer confirmed cases of the coronavirus among kids than adults, there’s still some risk for school-age children.
4 years ago
Listen 2:19Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid
While Senate Republicans struggled to roll out their own $1 trillion proposal, Pelosi implored the White House and GOP lawmakers to stop the infighting.
4 years ago
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
Final-stage testing of the vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., began with volunteers at numerous sites around the U.S.
4 years ago
Officials fear COVID-19 outbreak from Dover church’s services, conferences
Three congregants of Destiny Christian Church have tested positive for the coronavirus. Two recently attended services, potentially infecting others.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Atilis Gym owners arrested for defying judge’s order
Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were charged with contempt, obstruction and related offenses.
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Death reports are still lagging. Pa. hasn’t made it easy to find out just how badly.
It’s one of many instances of the state dropping the ball on best data practices. Instead of making its COVID data easy to view and scrutinize, the state has limited access.
4 years ago
Phillies-Yankees game postponed after COVID-19 outbreak among Marlins in Philly
The outbreak at the beginning of the shortened baseball season raises the question of whether pro sports can be played successfully, even with strict safety protocols.
4 years ago
U.S. vaccine candidate heads to widespread testing in people
According to list maintained by the WHO, there are four other vaccine candidates to reach Phase 3 testing, including three made by Chinese entities.
4 years ago
McDonald’s will require face masks at its more than 14,000 U.S. restaurants
The U.S. now has more than 4 million known coronavirus cases; 1 million infections were diagnosed in just over two weeks.
4 years ago
Elcon scraps plan for controversial wastewater plant in lower Bucks County
For years, community members have resisted Elcon Recycling Services’ bid to treat hazardous wastewater so close to rivers and waterways.
4 years ago
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in states across the U.S.
There were more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive day Saturday.
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Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely.
4 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if I can blow out a candle while wearing a mask?
If you can blow out the flame easily while wearing a mask, she says, there's too much air exchange between you and the outside world.
4 years ago
Casinos in Pa. and N.J. have finally banned smoking. Why now?
Do the new prohibitions reflect a greater coronavirus danger from smokers? The jury is still out, but there are real safety reasons behind the new rules.
4 years ago
Univ. of Delaware study: Vulnerable communities twice as likely to catch COVID-19
Race, language and income level play a big role in determining who will be infected with the coronavirus, according to researchers at the University of Delaware.
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