Public Health

The admin. falls short of official claims, has fueled some confusion on the ground, and would allow any nursing home to opt out of the robust testing suggested by the state.

Health care was long assumed to be immune from economic downturns, one expert said. This pandemic is different.

Rev. Christopher Bullock is suing Gov. Carney, claiming the restrictions are “a severe racially discriminatory purpose and effect on the African-American faith community."

We look at how contact tracing works and speak to Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh about the high infection rates in the Pa. county.

The human need to connect means offices will likely survive the pandemic, but in an altered state.

Many are pulling long hours in emergency departments and intensive care units treating patients infected with the coronavirus

A New Jersey aide faces charges after five members of her patient's household got COVID-19. The aide allegedly went to work after taking a test and being told to self-isolate.

An urban planner reflects on how Philadelphia’s street design, transit and neighborhoods could change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Philadelphia officials are considering painting circles onto parkland to help visitors maintain social distancing recommendations.

The teams are designed to provide relief for staff as well as training on use of personal protective equipment.

Analysts say that businesses and their customers, through their actions, will decide when the economy opens up again.

The FDA warned health professionals last month that the drug should not be used outside of hospital or research settings, due to sometimes fatal side effects.

Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in helping foster youth during the pandemic, advocates say.

In March, Congress set aside more than $14 billion to help colleges and universities. Here's where most of that money has gone, and why many colleges are holding out for more.

The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals dropped to 229 over the weekend -- the lowest total in a month.