Public Health
Surging U.S. virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
There's concern that hard-won progress against the scourge is slipping away because of resistance among many Americans to wearing masks and keeping their distance from others.
6 years ago
‘None of us have ever been told to slow down on testing,’ Fauci testifies
The committee pressed the health officials for details on why the response has not been more effective and whether Trump prevented health experts from taking action sooner.
6 years ago
Get a comfortable chair: Permanent work from home is coming
Indefinite. Or even permanent. These are words companies are using about their employees working from home.
6 years ago
Del. coronavirus recovery: William Penn graduation will run all day Wednesday
Young people living together this summer should get tested for COVD-19 at least once a month, according to new guidance from the state Division of Public Health.
6 years ago
The deadliest day of the coronavirus in Pa., plus other insights we can glean from the data
It’s been three months since Pennsylvania’s first reported cases of the coronavirus. Here are some key statistics about the outbreak based on our analysis.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia eclipses 25,000 cases
More than three months after the state began to shut down, Pa. is slowly returning to a new normal, but painful reminders of the outbreak’s toll remain.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos and indoor dining to return July 2
The Garden State announced casinos can reopen and indoor dining can resume with limited capacity just in time for Fourth of July weekend.
6 years ago
WHO chief warns world leaders not to ‘politicize’ pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization is warning that the coronavirus pandemic “is still accelerating” around the globe.
6 years ago
What’s fun and safe for kids this summer? Some tips for parents
They’ve had enough of being cooped and homeschooled. Here’s how to balance the joy of (socially distant) playtime with common-sense precautions.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03Yes, wearing masks helps. Here’s why
While politicians spar over the topic, a growing number of scientific studies support the idea that masks are a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Teens contract coronavirus after partying at Delaware beach
The health department says that while the teens were there, they attended large parties in nearby Rehoboth that may have exposed more than 100 partygoers to the virus.
6 years ago
Camping to be allowed at 12 N.J. parks, forests, other areas
Camping will be limited to tent-style camping while all other forms of overnight use will remain closed.
6 years ago
Gym reopening order declined amid challenge to N.J. governor
U.S. District Judge Robert Kugler on Friday denied a temporary restraining order sought by the owners of Atilis Gym of Bellmawr.
6 years ago
Trump suggests U.S. slow virus testing to avoid bad statistics
The outbreak has killed about 120,000 people in the U.S., and nearly a half-million worldwide, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.
6 years ago
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections
The president ignored health warnings to go through with his first rally in 110 days in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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