Public Health

The city is looking at “improved ponchos” as a substitute for missing hospital gowns.

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

Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.

As antibody testing increases, infectious disease specialists worry that those tested — and their employers — may not understand the limits of the results.

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.

Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.

The local restaurant industry views the new law as a lifeline to survival.

Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”

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?

If measures that began on March 15 had actually started on March 8, thousands of COVID-18 deaths could have been avoided, according to an analysis from Columbia University.

Hotel operators are urging Delaware Gov. John Carney to allow them to reopen for business.

Gov. Tom Wolf says he expects that his administration will, in the coming days, produce guidelines for the various sports venues and activities to resume.

They’re already a thing in Las Vegas and New York City.

Tonnage is up across the city, with the Northwest and far Northeast seeing the biggest spikes.

A New Jersey gym owner called the closure a “dirty tactic” and said he planned to open again on Friday.