Public Health
Out of pandemic crisis, what could a new New Deal look like?
As the U.S. confronts its most profound financial crisis since the Depression, there are early soundings of a larger question: What would a “new” New Deal look like?
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N.J. State Police offer social distancing tips for safe boating
With New Jersey allowing marinas to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey State Police have issued tips on how boaters can properly socially distance.
6 years ago
The Delaware County hospital cited a drop in patients and said the decision was temporary, according to a published report.
6 years ago
Why so many COVID-19 deaths in Pa. will never be counted
Test kit shortages, at-home deaths, and obstacles facing hospitals mean relying on official results alone won’t capture the true toll of the coronavirus.
6 years ago
The office as we knew it isn’t coming back anytime soon. Maybe it’s changed forever.
Offices around the world are shut during the pandemic, making work from home the new normal for millions of white-collar employees.
6 years ago
AARP calls on Pa. to release list of nursing homes with coronavirus cases
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.
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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.
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FDA warns of risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug
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.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Paying rent with security deposits, Rutgers officials take pay cut
“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.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: New data shows race discrepancy in Delaware cases
Latinx and black Delawareans have a higher rate of infection than whites, according to new numbers released by the state.
6 years ago
Woman charged in spitting incidents at Rittenhouse Di Bruno Bros., police say
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.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. expanding curbside pickup to more liquor store sites
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.
6 years ago
‘Infection-protection’ kits promise safer voting in PA as mail-in ballots surge
There could be half the regular number of polling places open on June 2.
6 years ago
Domestic violence under the quarantine
We talk about the rise in domestic violence with COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and the resources available to victims of abuse.
Air Date: April 24, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Penn State furloughs some employees with 50% pay, doesn’t rule out future layoffs
Facing major financial losses, Penn State has furloughed some employees, but will be paying them 50% starting May 4 through June.
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