Public Health
Camden Co. freeholders start weekly food drive to assist overburdened pantries
County Freeholder Jonathan Young said Friday’s food drive fed a little over 200 families this morning, with 1,200 boxes of fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. allows larger outdoor groups, takes hatchet to budget
Without billions in federal aid, the state says it will cut spending on tax relief, aid to colleges and a slew of other programs.
6 years ago
Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him
Twice this week, Trump has not only dismissed the findings of studies but suggested — without evidence — that their authors were motivated by politics and out to undermine him
6 years ago
Saying they’ve been ignored, nursing homes lay claim to latest federal COVID-19 funding
DHS, nursing homes have very different ideas about what to do with $200 million in additional federal Medicaid funding
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Coronavirus Update: 1,100 part time workers laid off at Univ. of Delaware
The layoff announcement affects nearly all part time workers at the university, but does not include adjunct faculty, graduate students, or work-study students.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: First Pa. counties go green; all counties to partially reopen by June 5
Under the state government’s three-tiered color-coded reopening system, all businesses in ‘green’ counties will be allowed to reopen without limits on social gathering
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Philadelphia is still waiting in line for critical PPE ordered months ago
The city is looking at “improved ponchos” as a substitute for missing hospital gowns.
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Republicans in the Pa. House are moving forward with legislation to end the disaster emergency declaration Gov. Tom Wolf issued on March 6 in response to the spread of covid
6 years ago
Pa. health officials quietly alter erroneous nursing home case, death counts as providers cry foul
Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.
6 years ago
Getting an antibody test for the coronavirus? Here’s what it won’t tell you
As antibody testing increases, infectious disease specialists worry that those tested — and their employers — may not understand the limits of the results.
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As nation reopens, a historic referendum on risk begins
As government officials and individuals design their own “Is it worth it?” calculus, Americans are subjectively measuring the stakes, helping frame a referendum on risk.
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Coronavirus update: Philadelphians struggling to pay water bills get a reprieve
Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.
6 years ago
To-go cocktails are legal! Here’s all the bars selling takeaway drinks in Philly
The local restaurant industry views the new law as a lifeline to survival.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment soars to 15.3%, GOP sues Murphy
Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”
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How should I clean and store my face mask?
Masks are designed to prevent the wearer from possibly spreading the virus to others or being exposed themselves. But how should they be washed and stored?
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