Public Health
Gov. Wolf updates list of ‘life sustaining’ businesses; Montco asks for mask donations
The masks being sought by Montgomery County would go toward first responders and hospitals as needed.
4 years ago
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15.
4 years ago
Connection and kindness during the pandemic
We discuss the importance of staying socially connected even when apart and the acts of kindness that are inspiring people during the pandemic.
Air Date: March 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Finding fun in quarantined Philly: Neighborhoods band together to create ‘rainbow hunts’ for kids
The bright window drawings are popping up all over the city.
4 years ago
Republican senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus
4 years ago
Mask shortage straps pharmacists who need them to keep medicines pure
Medications that require sterile preparation include those needed for treating COVID-19 patients, such as medications to calm, sedate or paralyze patients on a mechanical vent
4 years ago
When it comes to coronavirus, air pollution may put marginalized communities in danger
Experts say the coronavirus puts the elderly and immunocompromised at risk. Environmental pollution might exacerbate those risk factors.
4 years ago
Listen 1:13Grocery store worries: Low supply, high demand, deep anxiety
Lines around stores, people buying $300 worth of food and other items at a time, cleaned-out shelves … welcome to pandemic shopping.
4 years ago
Most renters will not receive protections under WH proposal
Despite what Trump said this week, most renters, many of whom just lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, will not be eligible for eviction protections.
4 years ago
Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order appears to include Mariner East pipeline construction
Construction on the Mariner East pipeline appears to be halted by Gov. Wolf’s new order that shuts down all “non-life-sustaining” operations and businesses.
4 years ago
Wolf orders ‘non-life sustaining businesses’ to shut down; Philly closes playgrounds
20 of those infected in the city are health care workers. So when the first public testing site opens, priority will go to health workers with symptoms.
4 years ago
‘Extraordinary times’: Advocates call for closure of immigrant detention centers for coronavirus
“Folks are basically saying, ‘If this is the way I’m going to die, I’d rather be with my family,’” said one advocate.
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Delaware General Assembly postpones legislative session indefinitely
The Delaware General Assembly is on hiatus as Americans are asked to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
An Associated Press survey of attorneys general or consumer protection agencies nationwide found reports already exceeded 5,000, with hundreds more arriving daily.
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Thousands facing layoffs as Philadelphia Airport slashes service
Thousands of workers have been laid off at the Philadelphia International Airport. Airlines are seeking bailouts amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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