
Public Health
Former CDC official warns of 2nd COVID-19 wave: Most Americans are still susceptible
Dr. Ali Khan says he is confident that a second wave will happen. That's because the vast majority of people in the U.S. are likely still at risk of contracting the virus.
5 years ago
Fear of COVID-19 leads people to delay emergency treatment. At times, that’s been deadly
Would-be ER visitors are weighing their fear of worsening symptoms with their fear of exposure to the coronavirus. Doctors say that’s not a good thing.
5 years ago
Listen 1:12Wolf announces New-Deal-esqe ‘civilian corps’ to help with COVID-19 response
Gov. Tom Wolf wants to create a new, federally-funded ‘civilian corps’ to help respond to COVID-19. But many of the details are still unclear.
5 years ago
Largest Shore-area amusement park will require reservations upon reopening
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari in Ocean County's Jackson Township remains closed. But when the park reopens, all visitors will need to make reservations.
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Workers say they should not be forced to put their job on the line to be properly protected from COVID-19, noting that refusing to go to work is often tantamount to quitting.
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Cape May County submits detailed reopening plan for state consideration
Cape May County has submitted what officials say is a "safe, thoughtful and progressive" reopening plan to Gov. Phil Murphy.
5 years ago
Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing
Trump’s reversal comes as deaths and infection rates outside of New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus, are rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. census response lags; experts hired to help long-term care facilities
Hiring the extra help comes a day after the state attorney general announced an investigation into nursing homes.
5 years ago
ADP: More than 20 million jobs vanished in April
The Wednesday report from payroll company ADP showed the tragic depth and scale of job losses that left no part of the world's largest economy unscathed.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. Wolf grants immunity to health care providers
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed an executive order that protects health care providers from malpractice suits for good faith COVID-19 care.
5 years ago
Open to all ages: Where anyone with symptoms can get tested for coronavirus in Philadelphia
You can call for an appointment at 32 locations across the city.
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Gov. John Carney had hoped to coordinate the opening of their bordering beaches with Maryland’s governor. But Ocean City’s mayor upended that strategy.
5 years ago
N.J. sees ‘catastrophic’ surge in deaths, thousands more than official COVID tally
The surge in total deaths is far larger than those attributed to the coronavirus. Experts say it could take a while to reconcile the numbers.
5 years ago
Philly EMS calls drop 10% during coronavirus lockdown
People may be trying harder than usual to avoid the hospital.
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COVID-19 horror stories prompt ACLU-NJ to file for temporary release of medically fragile prisoners
At one federal facility, masks are in scant supply and visibly ill prisoners continue to work — while 40 inmates and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
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