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Public Health

A pedestrian uses her scooter on Market Street in Wilmington, Del., as she approaches a group of construction workers on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Health

Second coronavirus death reported in Delaware, cases rise to 165

The second person in the state to die from coronavirus is an 86-year-old man who lived in a long-term care facility in Newark. Total state cases have hit 165.

6 years ago

Fast food and retail workers rally for a 'fair workweek' in 2018 JAMES BLOCKER / PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER VIA BROKE IN PHILLY
Community
Billy Penn

‘I’m an essential worker’: Nannies, Uber drivers and other low-wage earners ask Philly for coronavirus relief fund

Nearly 400 people gathered remotely on a Zoom call with city lawmakers.

6 years ago

George School senior, Julia Carrigan, preparing for a film shoot in La Paz, Bolivia. (Photo courtesy of Emily Blanck)
Health

Stranded in South America: ‘Our embassy and state department have failed us’

As South American countries close their borders, those trying to get back to the U.S. encounter dead ends.

6 years ago

A bottle of hydroxychloroquine.(Courtesy of Susan Hauk)
Health

People with autoimmune issues find critical drug scarce after Trump touts it for COVID-19

Used to treat conditions such as lupus, hydroxychloroquine is in short supply for those who need it. But they haven’t been proven to work on COVID-19.

6 years ago

Signs posted around the offices of Ceiba in Norris Square, Kensington encourage visitors to participate in the 2020 census. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Community

Stuck home because of coronavirus? Spread the word about the census, Philly groups urge

The census is now online and being mailed to homes across the region. Philly community groups are still trying to get the word out during the pandemic.

6 years ago

The Delaware Children's Museum is providing activities for children and their families via social media. (Courtesy of Elisa Morris)
Arts & Entertainment

Guide: Delaware museums offering virtual tours to entertain during quarantine

Museums in Delaware may be closed due to COVID-19, but museum lovers can still enjoy virtual tours to keep entertained when they’re stuck at home.

6 years ago

Listen 1:24
Bloodfed aegypti (David F Duneau)
Science

How bats, mosquitoes, humans and other mammals factor into the coronavirus story

Viruses travel, and sometimes jump from species to species. Which ones are a part of the coronavirus journey?

6 years ago

Elise Aminah Dorr-Dorynek is a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer of almost 20 years. She talked to press Thursday about what it’s like to administer COVID-19 testing. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

‘No better antidote to anxiety than doing something’: Meet the Medical Reserve Corps volunteers fighting coronavirus

The corps’ 3,200-plus members are medical and nonmedical volunteers deployed by the city to assist during major emergencies.

6 years ago

The Rev. Charles
Education

UPenn chaplain discusses the decision to cancel classes, and the difficulties in returning to normal during coronavirus

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Chaz Howard about being away from the groups of students with whom he usually engages on campus.

6 years ago

Listen 3:59
Erika Almirón pictured with her mother, Nilda Almirón Niz. Almirón is a social justice activist who is awaiting the results of a coronavirus test and is self-quarantining from family in the meantime. (Liliana Almirón)
Community

Philly social justice activist Erika Almirón discusses being tested for coronavirus

Erika Almirón, a social justice advocate in Philadelphia, worries for her family and for those in detention while awaiting her coronavirus test results.

6 years ago

Listen 5:44
Refrigerated trailers are seen parked at the site of a makeshift morgue being built in New York, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
Community

Philly rushing to add morgue space in advance of COVID-19 death surge

Refrigerated trucks are a potential solution.

6 years ago

The White House is reflected in a puddle, Friday March 22, 2019, in Washington, as news breaks that the special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
Health

Watch live: White House holds briefing as officials work on new coronavirus guidelines

Trump has said he would like people in parts of the country that have not experienced massive outbreaks to be able to go back to work

6 years ago

Two Market-Frankford Line cars lifted for repairs at the 69th Street SEPTA repair shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

Two more SEPTA workers diagnosed with COVID-19, transit union bulk orders hand sanitizer

Three SEPTA workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the three work in maintenance while the third works at the agency headquarters.

6 years ago

Nurses with ChristianaCare wait for the next vehicle to arrive to test people for the coronavirus on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Riverfront complex in downtown Wilmington, Del. (Butch Comegys for WHYY)
Health

First Delawarean dies from coronavirus as case count rises to 130

The first Delawarean to die was a 66-year-old Sussex County man who was hospitalized out of state and critically ill with underlying health conditions.

6 years ago

At a March 12 Philadelphia City Council meeting, attendees were told to use every other chair to reduce the chances of exposure to coronavirus. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly Council advances $85.4 million coronavirus emergency spending bill

The taxpayer money will be spent on city payroll and operating testing sites as well as other emergency operations.

6 years ago

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