Public Health

The number of long-term care residents and staff impacted by the coronavirus has nearly doubled in the past week, with 5,679 positive cases among residents and 849 deaths.

For decades, they endured budget cuts, political battles, and a major state Supreme Court case. Now, when we need them most, only a skeleton crew remains.

The FDA is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings.

“During this emergency renters should have the ability to tap this deposit to help them secure their place in their home,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Latinx and black Delawareans have a higher rate of infection than whites, according to new numbers released by the state.

In one incident, a woman lowered her mask, said "B----, I don't have the virus,” and spit in another woman's face, according to Philadelphia police.

The Liquor Control Board says it will expand its curbside pickup service to 389 more Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations in the state on Monday, April 27.

There could be half the regular number of polling places open on June 2.

We talk about the rise in domestic violence with COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and the resources available to victims of abuse.

Facing major financial losses, Penn State has furloughed some employees, but will be paying them 50% starting May 4 through June.

“We must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body," Lysol's parent company said.

Grants are available to groups organizing around the pandemic and to those struggling to operate in a changed environment or generate lost revenue.

The fare-restructuring proposal was discussed at a SEPTA board meeting held the same day as the burial of the agency’s fourth coronavirus victim.

Government accountability advocates say Wolf’s administration has fallen short during the COVID-19 crisis, withholding critical public documents.

With coronavirus infections soaring, New Jersey addiction treatment providers are figuring out how to continue offering services — at arm’s length.