Public Health
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial over safety concerns
The move comes after the medical journal The Lancet reported on Friday that patients getting hydroxychloroquine were dying at higher rates than other coronavirus patients.
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Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months
Biden and his wife, Jill, laid a wreath of white flowers tied with a white bow, and bowed their heads in silence at the park. He saluted and said "Never forget."
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Memorial Day honor flights canceled because of coronavirus crisis
For all their disappointment this year, veterans know something about the common good, says one Vietnam veteran.
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UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
The WHO will pause the hydroxychloroquine arm of its clinical trial after a published paper showed people taking the drug were at higher risk of death and heart problems.
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Coronavirus update: Carney ready to reopen Delaware’s economy gradually
Gov. Carney said Delaware will reopen different sectors gradually in the next few days, to allow people to go back to work safely and to plan for the 4th of July weekend.
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White House restricts travel from Brazil, where coronavirus cases near 350,000
Brazil has the world's second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections, behind only the United States, according to tracking by Johns Hopkins University.
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Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from coronavirus
Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus.
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Outdoor tips, meal site schedules, city services: What you need to know this Memorial Day in Philly
The good news is that the city’s parks and trails will be open this weekend, with social distancing still in place.
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How one nursing home is limiting the spread of COVID-19 among veterans
Testing is crucial at the VA Community Living Center in West Philly. Its medical center, a regional testing hub for infectious diseases, adapted equipment.
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Public health insurance claims soar in Pa., N.J. and Del.
The increase in people enrolling in medical assistance is exponentially higher than this time last year — but it’s still way less than officials expected.
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Heading back to the gym? Doctors explain how to stay safe
There are legitimate concerns about how gyms can safely reopen without furthering the spread. But infectious disease experts say risk can be reduced by following simple rules.
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White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
A review by The Associated Press found that at least half of the states are not going to meet White House’s Monday deadline and many aren’t even bothering to try.
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Anthony Fauci: ‘Now is the time … to care selflessly about one another’
Dr. Anthony Fauci offered surprise graduation addresses to Johns Hopkins University and his alma mater, the College of the Holy Cross.
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U.S. Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with coronavirus concerns
Many Muslims in America are navigating balancing religious and social rituals with concerns over the virus as they look for ways to capture the Eid spirit this weekend.
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Coronavirus update: Philly area Muslims mark the end of a socially distant Ramadan
Sunday marked the end of a Ramadan like no other. Philly area Muslims spent time with family, prepared to give out meals and held a car parade.
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