Public Health
Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment climbs, schools will stay shut
New Jersey paid out $336 million in benefits in the last month. And some workers are now getting $600 supplemental payments.
7 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. rejects GOP efforts to adjust stay-at-home orders
Governor Tom Wolf is planning to veto two proposed bills that would allow more Pennsylvanians to return to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
7 years ago
SEPTA Regional Rail conductor dies of coronavirus
Michael Hill’s death marks the first for the Regional Rail division of the authority.
7 years ago
Employees at Pa.’s ‘life-sustaining’ businesses question if their work is worth the risk
Over the course of the last month, dozens of people from all corners of Pennsylvania have contacted Spotlight PA to question a business’ decision to remain open
7 years ago
Record 22 million have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck forced 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
7 years ago
How do quick coronavirus tests work, and will the U.S. have enough?
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb estimated at least 750,000 rapid point-of-care tests are needed weekly to guide the country out of the pandemic.
7 years ago
How a pandemic inspired your bathroom
Before COVID-19, the 1918 pandemic changed our world and with it, home design. This is how a century-old pandemic inspired the modern bathroom.
7 years ago
Philly should close streets to cars, open space for social distancing, advocates say
Philadelphia pedestrian advocates pressure city to close more streets to cars so residents can practice safe social distancing outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic.
7 years ago
SEPTA is giving masks to riders after backlash to face-covering mandate
SEPTA is distributing about 20,000 surgical masks to riders on select buses and trains and at select transportation hubs.
7 years ago
Philly’s federal prison sued over lack of facemasks, testing and social distancing
The city’s Federal Detention Center has so far reported zero cases of the coronavirus.
7 years ago
Republicans say they can safely reopen parts of the economy, while Democrats say the effort is premature.
7 years ago
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 in nearly all N.J. long-term care facilities
The state reported a total of 6,815 coronavirus cases associated with long-term care facilities.
7 years ago
Coronavirus update: Free baby supplies, food for elderly in Philadelphia
Ten sites around Philadelphia are now providing free food, diapers and other supplies for babies.
7 years ago
Philly judge denies all emergency motions to release prisoners during coronavirus pandemic
The Defenders Association has withdrawn all cases before Judge Anne Marie Coyle, citing her denial of every motion for emergency release.
7 years ago
The White House coronavirus briefing dilemma
We discuss the dilemma posed by the daily White House coronavirus briefings that often feature misleading information. Then, Trump's missed opportunities to stop coronavirus.
Air Date: April 15, 2020 10:00 am
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