Public Health
Some insurers waive patients’ share of costs for COVID-19 treatment
Three major health insurance providers have now pledged to shield patients from high medical bills if they need treatment for COVID-19.
6 years ago
‘Filthy’ facilities, no masks: Philly UPS workers face down COVID delivery surge
The UPS workers keeping the region stocked with supplies at home say they’re overloaded with delivery orders and laboring in unsanitary conditions.
6 years ago
Watch live: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing
The White House task force is expected to give an update on the nation’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf extends stay-at-home order to four more Pa. counties
Pennsylvania has quarantined its entire prison population of 44,600 people following the first confirmed COVID-19 case in one of the state’s correctional facilities.
6 years ago
Drive-in WiFi hotspots offer online access to Delaware’s disconnected
New Castle County is offering WiFi access outside a number of county facilities for people who don’t have an internet connection at home.
6 years ago
Pa. schools closed indefinitely due to coronavirus
Prior to Monday’s announcement, Pennsylvania’s school-closure order extended through Monday, April 6.
6 years ago
Jeopardizing health? Philly principals, teachers leery of plan to distribute 50k laptops
Philly wants principals and staff to volunteer as part of a plan to hand out thousands of Chromebooks. Some say the plan jeopardizes their health.
6 years ago
‘Joel kills’: Hahnemann owner’s Philly home vandalized after coronavirus dispute
The city had considered using the former hospital for overflow space, but the asking price was too high.
6 years ago
Macy’s to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers
Macy's will furlough a majority of its 130,000 workers with its stores dark.
6 years ago
N.J. to get 300 ventilators from national stockpile, allows craft beer delivery
The additions will help a lot, but won’t meet full need in New Jersey.
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After working with people with substance use disorder for nearly a decade, it’s second nature for Clayton Ruley to remind them not to share syringes for injecting drugs.
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Delaware coronavirus deaths at seven, outbreak at second care facility
Seven people in Delaware have died from coronavirus as of Monday afternoon. The total number of cases in the state is now at 264.
6 years ago
‘This is nothing’ vs ‘hardest hit’: Formerly incarcerated people face new lockdown under coronavirus
Quarantine is nothing like prison, but finding help and work is tougher than ever.
6 years ago
Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing
Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on.
6 years ago
This week; investigation into Penn State's handling of Sandusky allegations, an update on coronavirus in Philly and NJ, canceling the Olympics.
Air Date: March 30, 2020 10:00 am
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