Public Health

Gov. Wolf’s decision came during a frenzied afternoon in which counties and districts across the Philadelphia region announced an intent to shutter schools.

Delaware’s largest health system provided free tests to people who have COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.

The department said it will review the possibility of allowing families and prisoner advocates to resume visits after 14 days. 

The potential deal between Congress and the White House would cap a tumultuous week

Theaters, concert venues and museums in Philly face tough decisions as the pandemic spreads.

Anticipating mass absences from teachers who live in Montgomery County, Philly school officials made a sudden move to close 63 schools Thursday night.

The ban will affect 7,300 flights — and more than 2 million airline seats — scheduled from 26 European nations to the U.S.

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine said Wednesday counties with local departments “have complete control” about what information they release.

Individuals, governments and private organizations in the commonwealth are increasingly taking steps to ward off coronavirus.

Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The decision comes a day after the NCAA announced the games that were scheduled to start next week would go on, but played in mostly empty arenas.

The Democratic presidential hopeful called for free and increased COVID-19 testing, the development of a cost-free vaccine and cooperation with allies.

City Council says it doesn’t want to discourage the public from weighing in, but is taking steps to make it less likely to spread the coronavirus.

Philly area districts are closing schools briefly to gear up for a scenario where schools are closed for a long time due to COVID-19.

Here is an FAQ about the COVID-19, the coronavirus that causes it, and its symptoms.