Public Health
Rapid testing is coming to Philly and could trim wait from days to minutes
Officials say more tests and speedy results are key to reopening the economy.
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“It wasn’t about getting masks out to the public. It was about saving his company and making as much money as possible."
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Coronavirus update: N.J. opens registration for up to 5,000 contact tracers
The state also committed to testing all residents and staff at some 670 nursing homes over the next two weeks.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware embarks on expansive contact tracing program
Gov. John Carney says contract tracing in conjunction with expanded testing initiative will pave the way to reopening the state’s economy.
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Where to go from here? Virus experts questioned in Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Tuesday that “the consequences could be really serious” if cities and states reopen the U.S. economy too quickly.
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Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
Fauci’s testimony comes as President Trump is praising states that are reopening after the prolonged lock-down aimed at controlling the virus' spread.
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White House orders staff to wear face masks after new coronavirus cases
The directive out Monday comes after at least two members of the White House staff tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
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Pa. counties rebel against closures and Gov. Wolf threatens funding
GOP members of the legislature are organizing to reopen Pennsylvania faster than Gov. Tom Wolf wants. Businesses that defy orders could lose state licenses.
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Delaware prison population down 10% during pandemic
With fewer people being held for pre-trial detention, there’s been a 10% drop in Delaware’s overall prison population.
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Listen 1:14Philly-area businesses say federal ‘Payroll Protection’ loans put them ‘at risk’
Small business owners hoped federal stimulus loans would provide a critical lifeline. But many say the funds won’t cover their most urgent costs.
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Listen 1:31Will filing for unemployment hurt my green card? Legal immigrants are afraid
"What I'm seeing is a lot of clients who are eligible to apply for unemployment are simply too afraid to do so," said New York-based immigration lawyer Tsui Yee.
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New coronavirus test is imperfect step toward mass screening
A new type of coronavirus test offers a cheaper, quicker way to screen for infections
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CHOP offers families urgent care video visits during COVID-19 pandemic
The video visits are geared for non-emergency and non-life-threatening conditions such as rashes, fever, seasonal allergies and sore throats.
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Coronavirus update: Wolf threatens to withhold funds from counties that go rogue
At least six Pa. counties have said they would no longer enforce the governor’s business shutdown orders, meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus update: Cases spike among farmworkers, N.J. curbs ‘wave parades’
The number of N.J. COVID-19 patients on ventilators dipped below 1,000 for the first time in at least a month.
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