Public Health
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of COVID-19 at 74
Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks.
6 years ago
Health experts urge a shutdown do-over as COVID-19 cases surge
A campaign led by doctors, health researchers and other health experts calls to shut down parts of the country again in order to get the pandemic under control.
6 years ago
Green stimulus proposal calls for departure from legislative business as usual
As lawmakers debate how to help Pennsylvania’s economy recover from the coronavirus shutdown, environmental groups see an opening for a cleaner future.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles player Lane Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
The team made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Johnson, Nathan Gerry and Jordan Mailata were all placed on the team’s Reserve/COVID-19 list.
6 years ago
Misinformation on the coronavirus is proving highly contagious
Experts say the flood of bad information is dangerously undermining efforts to slow the virus, which has been blamed for about 150,000 deaths in the U.S.
6 years ago
Coronavirus-related deaths at Delaware long-term care facilities stubbornly high
A WHYY analysis found that fewer than 0.7% of Delawareans live in long-term care facilities, but those residents account for 8.2% of COVID cases and 62.3% of related deaths.
6 years ago
Listen 1:48How worried should Philly be about the Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak?
The MLB’s latest COVID quandary has become a local issue.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Bill would demand fully online learning to start the fall
Three Democrats from the Assembly want all classes in New Jersey to start online this fall.
6 years ago
Harvested antibodies now being tested as a prevention tool against COVID-19
These studies are among a growing number of experiments involving convalescent plasma, both as preventive measures and as treatments for COVID-19.
6 years ago
4 ways SEPTA can reduce COVID-19 risks on transit
COVID-19 has hurt SEPTA immensely. Now is the time to make changes to protect riders and employees while strengthening the system for the future.
6 years ago
Camden city schools share tentative plan for hybrid reopening
Under Camden’s reopening plan, two distinct student groups will be formed. While one group is learning remotely, the other group receives in-person instruction.
6 years ago
Some Philly schools want to use outdoor classrooms when IRL lessons resume
While Philadelphia School District students won't return to classrooms until at least November, some principals are already thinking about how to use outdoor learning spaces.
6 years ago
Pa. business owners to Wolf: Please police mask requirement so we don’t have to
Some business owners are calling on state officials to step in and enforce their own rules.
6 years ago
Listen 1:52Del. coronavirus recovery: Return to school decision coming next week
Delaware Gov. John Carney predicts students would return to school with a mix of in-person education and online learning.
6 years ago
Pa. health secretary denounces transphobic attacks: ‘Our children are watching’
Pennsylvania’s top health official on Tuesday denounced a recent series of transphobic attacks against her, saying she felt compelled to personally address the discrimination.
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