Public Health
No positive tests for coronavirus in Pa., N.J., Del
New Jersey and Delaware officials said Monday that their states still had no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.
6 years ago
Temple, University of Delaware cancel programs in Rome over coronavirus
Temple University ends semester in Rome promises on-line completion to semester.
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Watch: Governor Murphy holds coronavirus preparedness press conference
Governor Phil Murphy outlines New Jersey’s preparedness activities related to the outbreak of novel coronavirus on March 2, 2020, in Trenton.
6 years ago
Strong gas-like odor caused Center City evacuation
Reports said the odor emanated from the former PES refinery in South Philly.
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Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obamacare
The court said it would hear an appeal by 20 mainly Democratic states of a lower-court ruling that declared part of the statute unconstitutional and cast a cloud over the rest
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Airport workers fear they’re unprotected from the coronavirus
After passengers filed off a flight from China five weeks ago, cabin cleaners at the Los Angeles International Airport were sent in to clean the plane.
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First person dies of coronavirus in U.S.
A person in Washington state infected with coronavirus has died, according to the Seattle and King County Department of Health.
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How ready is Philadelphia for the coronavirus?
How prepared is Philadelphia — and its residents — for the arrival of COVID-19? Pandemic experts weigh in on the city’s vulnerabilities, and the best ways to prep.
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Coronavirus 101: What you need to know to prepare and prevent
As the coronavirus spreads around the globe, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
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Cancer-stricken teacher settles with Philly school district for $850k
Lea DiRusso, 51, was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year. The veteran educator’s diagnosis set off a public firestorm over asbestos in schools.
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Safehouse hits pause on plan to open supervised injection site in South Philly
Earlier, City Councilmember David Oh introduced, to wide support among his outraged colleagues, a bill that will effectively ban such sites in Philadelphia.
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Trump says U.S. ‘very ready’ for virus; Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the new coronavirus threat brings.
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Watch live: Trump’s news conference on coronavirus U.S. threat
Trump and members of the administration have been sending mixed messages about the virus.
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Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of virus
In the Philippines priests sprinkled ashes on the heads of the faithful to avoid physical contact.
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Trump to detail U.S. coronavirus efforts, Schumer seeks $8.5B
Trump and members of the administration have been sending mixed messages about the virus.
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