Public Health

When the pandemic began, many hospitals strictly restricted visitors. At some, faith leaders have been limited to phone calls and video chats ever since.

As more schools are opting to start the year with virtual instruction, bridging this divide is a financial and logistical challenge.

Tribune Publishing, the parent company of local news outlets across the country is closing the physical offices of five newspapers permanently.

It says the impact of the pandemic and how the disease has followed the contours of the larger society in falling especially hard on Blacks, Latinos and Indigenous people.

“This is America. Be a patriot. Protect your fellow citizens. Step up, do the right thing.”

Of the positive cases interviewed by contact-tracers, more than 40% believed they knew the person who they got the infection from, usually a household member.

The original agreement required students to “assume any and all risk” of COVID-19, which some said amounted to a liability waiver.

When treatment facilities ignore coronavirus protocols, patients are forced to choose between recovery and safety.

SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.

Residents ages 65 and up can stop by Redding Government Building to pick up a fan, but they must wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

Gov. John Carney won’t let public schools open fully while Delaware still has moderate community spread of the coronavirus.

Guterres said the pandemic has raised growing questions about the effectiveness of health systems, social services, trust in institutions and systems of governance.

Of course people have plenty of opinions.

“I assume any and all risk of exposure to COVID-19 that may result from attending Penn State, or participating in Penn State activities,” the compact says.

Gov. Phil Murphy says schools that cannot be ready to open their doors by the first day can go remote only, but must discuss plans to meet standards.