
Public Health
Black churches step up to help hard-hit community
As African-Americans die from the virus at disproportionately high rates, some Black churches and doctors are filling in the gaps in testing and health care.
Air Date: May 5, 2020
Listen 13:01Whistleblower: Trump administration ignored warning on malaria drug, coronavirus
A U.S. government scientist says he was ousted for resisting political pressure to allow use of a malaria drug to battle COVID-19 despite scant evidence it would work.
5 years ago
N.J. workers want virus protections before casinos reopen
“The casino industry, built on rewards and tiers, must understand that we are all equal," said one worker. “COVID doesn't care how much you gamble or what tier you are."
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Mandatory testing unlikely in Philly’s future
Congressman Dwight Evans called for mandatory COVID-19 testing on WHYY’s Radio Times Monday.
5 years ago
World leaders pledge $8B to fight COVID-19; US skips meeting
As the pledge conference took place, senior Trump administration officials repeatedly called the U.S. the leader in the fight against COVID-19.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Murphy praises flexibility from DC, AG asks for tips on misconduct
New Jersey is now soliciting anonymous tips about misconduct at long-term care facilities, both before the pandemic began and once it started.
5 years ago
King of Prussia Mall will eventually reopen, but the shopping mecca may never be the same
Bankruptcies for retailers such as J. Crew will take a toll on King of Prussia Mall when it eventually reopens.
5 years ago
Philly Whole Foods criticized for lack of transparency after worker got COVID-19
For companies, there’s a balancing act between communicating accurate, vetted information and keeping workers in the loop about the evolving health risks of the job.
5 years ago
Flyers and Sixers are set to offer refunds
The Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are set to offer refunds or credits for unplayed regular-season games at their shared arena because of the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware announces first steps to reopen
Starting Friday, small retailers will be allowed to open for curbside pick up. It’s the first step Delaware has taken to relax the rules put in place in mid-March.
5 years ago
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the economy, government officials and business leaders consider how to reopen economic activity while keeping citizens safe.
Air Date: May 5, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:08White House rejects government report projecting rising coronavirus death toll
The Trump administration on Monday pushed back against an internal government report that predicts the daily coronavirus death toll could nearly double in the U.S. by June.
5 years ago
500 scoops of cool, sweet water ice cheer hospital workers at Penn
West Philly staple Siddiq’s brought enough for maintenance staff and patients, too.
5 years ago
Einstein patients crowdfund to save hospital as COVID-19 takes ‘devastating’ toll
Einstein is struggling to survive a pandemic that has ripped through the North Philadelphia community it serves. Its patients are stepping up to save it.
5 years ago
Pandemic Ping Pong: Pa. sports fans double down on table tennis during shutdown
Thousands of Pa. sports fans have begun placing bets on table tennis, darts, and the other obscure competitions that have soldiered on while the rest of the world is on pause.
5 years ago
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