Public Health
Uber drivers worry they’ll have to choose between personal health and negative ratings
Rideshare companies haven’t mandated mask-wearing, and gig worker benefits expire soon.
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise, says Health Commissioner Thomas Farley, who announced a mandatory mask order.
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U.S. sets daily record for new COVID-19 cases
With numbers spiking across southern states, the U.S. set a daily record for new COVID-19 cases Thursday in a return to figures not seen since late April.
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What’s Here to Stay or Gone Forever?
COVID-19 hasn’t just changed the world — it’s transformed the way we live. On a national scale, it has upended politics and flatten ...
Air Date: June 26, 2020
Listen 49:11Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting virus responses
Much of the nation remaining home for months has largely prevented the two presidential candidates from holding dueling appearances in pivotal battleground states.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly suburbs prepare to go ‘green’
Coronavirus update: Counties prep to loosen restrictions - WHYY
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Pa. revises death toll during pandemic months upward by 2,000 fatalities
The mortality rate during the pandemic’s apex rose by 30% compared to the same period in 2018 and 2019.
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Pa. grand jury report on fracking: DEP failed to protect public health
Grand jury makes proposals on regulation, oversight of fracking industry
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
New Jersey’s official count of coronavirus-related deaths surged overnight as the state began counting “probable” fatalities toward its overall tally.
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5 concrete ways employers can uplift Philadelphia’s Black workforce
Examine your hiring practices, deepen community engagement and commit to providing support.
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Parties — not protests — are causing spikes in coronavirus
As coronavirus clusters have popped up, states are using contact tracing to learn more about how they're contributing to the spread of the virus.
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Democrats outline modified convention amid coronavirus fears
Organizers said "programming would include both live broadcasts and curated content from Milwaukee and other satellite cities, locations and landmarks across the country."
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SEPTA to boost service on Regional Rail lines starting Monday
Trains will run hourly weekday service on most lines as the transportation agency gets back on track for the region’s move into the green reopening phase.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: State asks for more flexibility for SNAP benefits
State officials want the USDA to extend waivers that allow them to provide SNAP benefits safely during the pandemic.
6 years ago
EU could bar U.S. travelers due to ongoing rise in COVID-19 cases
The U.S. has the most cases of any country in the world, and many states are reporting sharp rises in new cases as they ease shutdown orders.
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