Public Health
If the person you live with has COVID-19, here’s what to do
For many people, COVID-19 has only mild symptoms. In these cases, there’s a good chance the sick person might be able to convalesce at home.
6 years ago
People experiencing homelessness have a place to wash their hands while the city shuts down
As the city shuts down to slow a COVID-19 outbreak, people experiencing homeless are left with fewer resources for personal hygiene when they are needed most.
6 years ago
Pa. ‘particularly ill-prepared’ for financial blow caused by the coronavirus
The scale of the shortfall will become clearer in about a week, an official said, when final revenue numbers for March are released, coming in “many millions under estimate.”
6 years ago
Mayor to Philly landlords: ‘Be a good citizen,’ don’t evict people during a pandemic
Mayor Jim Kenney denounced those who would first look after their own financial interests over the greater public good during the current public health crisis.
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Listen 1:07Pa. 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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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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