Public Health
With pyrotechnic shows mostly canceled, a few traditions are trying to adapt this Fourth of July
Coronavirus concerns have led many small towns to cancel or postpone festivities, with a few long standing traditions getting a socially distant twist
6 years ago
Young people testing positive for coronavirus in Shore county worries officials
Cape May County health officials say a recent uptick in coronavirus cases are mainly driven by young people who have been socializing.
6 years ago
Philly is in a modified ‘green’ phase now. Here’s what you can and can’t do
The soonest Philly can now enter the unrestricted green phase is August 1, Farley said.
6 years ago
Beaches beckon, but restaurants and bars are limited, as Fourth of July weekend begins
Social distancing rules apply, and in Delaware have been ramped up. But N.J. boardwalk arcades and water parks are open, with capacity restrictions.
6 years ago
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
An alarming 36 states are seeing an increase in the percentage of tests coming back positive for the virus.
6 years ago
First Penn State student dies from COVID-19
The student was living off campus in State College when he began to feel ill. He traveled to his home in Allentown on June 19, then was tested for COVID-19 the next day.
6 years ago
‘Stuck again’: Philly’s restaurant owners scramble to respond to indoor dining delay
Servers, bartenders, chefs and other restaurant workers have mixed feelings after Philly officials said indoor dining would likely remain closed until at least Aug. 1.
6 years ago
NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore advice
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said last week that “football is a nonessential business and so we don’t need to do it.”
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly experiencing ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
Daily case counts were on the decline, but have stopped dropping over the last two weeks.
6 years ago
A user’s guide to masks: What’s best at protecting others (and yourself)
Here's a look at different kinds of masks you might consider and how effective they are at protecting the people around you — and you as well.
6 years ago
Another unwanted U.S. record: 50,000 new coronavirus cases in 1 day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, predicted that the number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. could soon reach 100,000 per day.
6 years ago
Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC’s concerns
July Fourth comes as Americans are dealing with surging cases of COVID-19 and confusion over best practices in public, especially on masks.
6 years ago
District Attorney so far silent on whether she will re-file case against Energy Transfer employee
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos, amusement parks reopen for business
Casinos have been shuttered since March 16 when Gov. Murphy ordered them closed along with gyms and indoor entertainment venues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."
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