Public Health
Visualizing the curve: Philly leads Pa. in new COVID cases
Three data visualizations show how the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is growing in Pa. as Philly sees a surge.
6 years ago
Wolf administration backtracks on closing laundromats for coronavirus
When Gov. Tom Wolf first issued a new order for businesses to close, laundromats were included. After public feedback, he’s reversing course.
6 years ago
With doors shuttered, performers, museums and zoos are forced to go digital
Performers, museums and zoos turn to the internet during the coronavirus shutdown to entertain — and to raise money.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. will shut down nonessential businesses
New Jersey also joined with Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut to request $100 billion in cash assistance from the federal government.
6 years ago
Haunted by Italy scenario, N.J. rushes to add hospital beds
Will it be enough? That’s the question on everyone’s mind, and it’s a difficult one to answer.
6 years ago
Pa. eases take-home restrictions on meds for people in opioid recovery to reduce clinic crowds
Some patients in treatment for opioid use disorder will be able to take home up to a month’s supply of methadone, Pennsylvania officials announced Wednesday.
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City revises its plan for Philly kids in need of meals during school shutdown
Starting Monday, the city will provide families packages of three breakfasts and three lunches per student at 50 schools throughout Philadelphia.
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Pa. child care providers dealing with ‘a lot of really, really sleepless nights and hard decisions’
Child care providers across Pa. face a choice in response to the state’s efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus: Close their doors, or seek permission to stay open.
6 years ago
Delaware has 39 coronavirus cases; Georgetown court closed after worker sent home
Family Court facilities in Georgetown in Sussex County are closed until further notice. A worker there showed signs of COVID-19 at security checkpoint.
6 years ago
Connection and kindness during the pandemic
Many of us are practicing social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus – keeping away from other people and staying at ...
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Listen 35:31Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies
White House officials are expected to update the public on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gov. Wolf updates list of ‘life sustaining’ businesses; Montco asks for mask donations
The masks being sought by Montgomery County would go toward first responders and hospitals as needed.
6 years ago
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15.
6 years ago
Connection and kindness during the pandemic
We discuss the importance of staying socially connected even when apart and the acts of kindness that are inspiring people during the pandemic.
Air Date: March 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Finding fun in quarantined Philly: Neighborhoods band together to create ‘rainbow hunts’ for kids
The bright window drawings are popping up all over the city.
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