Public Health

As the summer blossoms and new case numbers grow, different people have different views of what’s safe, even if they all say they’re social distancing.

The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.

Effective immediately, Pennsylvanians statewide must wear a mask every time they leave the house.

Loretta Weinberg decried the move as a “sneaky, backdoor” way to allow Liberty National Golf Course owner Paul Fireman to expand his private course into the state park.

More than 2,700 detainees nationwide have tested positive, according to ICE data, and the Eloy detention facility is among the hardest hit by the pandemic.

With their emphasis on interactive exhibits, children’s museums must balance safety and survival in their decisions to reopen. Several have already permanently closed.

Face coverings have been shown to be an effective tool in fighting the pandemic’s spread.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh about how the county is reopening and ramping up testing sites.

The late-night announcements from Gov. Phil Murphy landed like a one-two punch on Atlantic City's casino industry, already reeling from lost revenue during the pandemic

Biden stopped short of saying Trump had violated his oath of office or should face any consequences from Congress, which has already impeached him.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide and regionally; that’s true in Philly as well, which is now averaging about 100 new cases a day.

A public disregard for pandemic safety guidelines has led to the cancelation of Independence Day fireworks in Wildwood, officials announced. 

The governor says too many young people who live, work and socialize together are catching COVID-19. He also postponed Phase 3 of reopening indefinitely.

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill from the Assembly that extends the current budget year to the end of September.

Dr. Anthony Fauci voiced his concerns to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which convened to discuss plans for reopening schools and offices.