Public Health
Pa. lawmakers gather at Capitol despite remote voting and calls for social distancing
Many Republicans said they felt conflicted about balancing their duties as elected officials with their responsibilities as individuals to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus death toll rises in N.J. and Pa. as Del. confronts new cases
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the tri-state region have topped 4,500 with New Jersey reporting nearly 1,000 new cases in a single day.
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Watch live: White House holds coronavirus task force briefing
President Trump hopes the United States can begin to get back to normal by the middle of next month, he said on a Fox News TV special on Tuesday.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. now has second-most cases nationwide
3,675 coronavirus cases in New Jersey puts the state second only to New York. The Garden State moved to cancel all standardized tests for students.
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All the Philly coronavirus helplines, in one convenient directory
There’s lots of ways to get info about COVID-19.
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Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak
“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," he said during a Fox News virtual town hall.
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Philadelphia officials refute Trump’s comments, call on federal government for help
“If we do this right, then maybe, maybe within two to four weeks, we can see evidence of slowing of the epidemic wave,” said Health Commissioner Tom Farley.
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Exercise is good for us. Even more so now that we’re stuck at home
We’re all a little stressed during these “stay-at-home” days. The health benefits of exercise can help counteract the impacts of isolation.
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First-person account of COVID-19: Centre County man shares his story
WPSU’s Emily Reddy talked with Dean Lindsey, who says he’s one of the first positive cases in Centre County.
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Property tax relief takes big hit as N.J. freezes nearly $1B in spending
The $921 million on the chopping block includes tuition assistance, lead abatement, drug recovery programs and municipal aid.
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Delaware coronavirus case total hits 104, presidential primary postponed
Delaware’s Democrats will have to wait a little longer to vote in what’s expected to be a landslide primary win for Joe Biden.
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Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
The IOC said the games will be held “not later than summer 2021” but they will still be called the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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We talk to Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite about how the district is supporting students and get tips for parents on coping during this trying time.
Air Date: March 24, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13“Everything tastes like sewer water,” said one Philadelphia patient.
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DIYers and fashion designers in Philly region sew face masks for health care workers
Facing a shortage of face masks, health care workers go to DIYers and designers for help. Philadelphia launches task force to set mask-making standards.
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