Public Health
Philadelphia Orchestra plans for a pandemic season
The coronavirus forces the orchestra to be nimble and think small.
6 years ago
New study says Pennsylvania’s child care industry needs millions more in aid to survive
The Penn State study found federal aid has kept the sector afloat during COVID-19, but without more funding, hundreds of providers could close for good.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania prepares to launch virus-tracing app next month
The app is designed to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: State decision on fall sports coming this week
Some districts have already decided not to proceed with fall high school sports. Other school districts are moving forward with fall sports through student tryouts.
6 years ago
Are antigen tests the silver bullet to Pa.‘s coronavirus testing delays? Not so fast.
Here's everything you need to know about the different coronavirus tests and what they can — and can't — tell you.
6 years ago
Taller cubicles, one-way aisles: Office workers must adjust
As virus cases surge in many states, some companies have found that reopening has led to reclosing. Others face adjustments: masks, staggered shifts and sanitizer everywhere.
6 years ago
Can air conditioners spread COVID-19?
The answer to this question rests on the way the virus is transmitted — a topic that is still being researched.
6 years ago
Defense lawyers pan N.J.’s plan to restart criminal trials
The state judiciary released guidelines last month that would allow live trials to resume in September at courthouses serving six of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
6 years ago
Pa. schools get state guidance about handling COVID-19 outbreaks
The state’s largest teachers union, the Pennsylvania State Education Association, urged schools to follow the guidelines but said they need more teeth.
6 years ago
Philly Naked Bike Ride called off because of the coronavirus
The annual event, which usually draws thousands of nude cyclists for a trip around Philadelphia and its tourist sites, had been set for later this month.
6 years ago
Delaware hospitals have fewer and fewer COVID-19 patients
Public health officials and hospitals had feared disaster in the spring. But the number of people needing inpatient treatment has steadily declined.
6 years ago
Listen 1:46How should I cover my face? A deeper look into neck gaiters and face shields
Between face shields, neck gaiters and goggles, the options for protection are getting more complex.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Lebanon County to get its $12.8M in CARES Act funds
In May and June, the Pennsylvania Health Department did inspections, mostly following up on complaints about COVID-19. The data has just been released.
6 years ago
Philly restaurant workers talk coronavirus, layoffs, stimulus and safety
It’s been a scary time for folks in food service. Here are some of their stories.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: General election to be a mix of mail-in, in-person voting
Gov. Murphy confirms N.J. will use largely the same plan from the primary for the general election. This time all registered voters will get a mail-in ballot.
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