
A ‘mask tree’ grows in Harrowgate: Philly resident provides free face coverings for the neighborhood
The day after Darlene Burton put up the popular installation, her daughter was diagnosed with COVID.
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Philly’s winter coronavirus restrictions will last through the New Year
No indoor dining, no gyms, no theaters — and ideally, no gathering with people outside your household at all.
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US casinos recovering from pandemic, but challenges remain
“People are looking for opportunities to escape what is happening around us. Coming to a casino is entertainment, and people still want to be entertained.”
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‘More people may die’: Biden chides Trump for blocking presidential transition
The comments are Biden's most stark to date about the impact that a delayed transition could have on his ability to hit the ground running after he takes office.
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Over 1 million children tested positive for coronavirus in the United States
Children now make up at least 1 in 11 of all reported U.S. coronavirus cases.
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Coronavirus outbreak hits nearly a dozen Philly election staffers
There’s no evidence so far of a large outbreak at the Pa. Convention Center vote-counting site.
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The President-elect met with corporate executives and union leaders and said they must cooperate to resurrect the coronavirus-ravaged economy and create jobs.
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‘Adapt or die’: Small businesses brace for Philly’s new COVID-19 restrictions
Restaurants will no longer be allowed to serve diners indoors. Outdoor dining will now be limited to four people from the same household per table.
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Data breach affects 10,000 tested for COVID-19 in Delaware
The information of 10,000 Delawareans who got tested for COVID-19 over the summer was accidentally sent to an unauthorized person.
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Listen 1:38Here comes Santa Claus — with face masks and plexiglass
Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 — mall owners plan to bring him back this year.
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Philly bans indoor gatherings, broadens restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Already-leaked restrictions become official. Starting Friday through Jan. 1, indoor dining is prohibited, gyms must close and outdoor events are limited.
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Feds reject Pa.’s plan to spend up to $300M in stimulus money for school property tax relief
School districts are still owed millions and have already passed budgets and set tax rates, putting more pressure on lawmakers in Harrisburg to come up with a solution.
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US hits 11 million coronavirus cases, adding 1 million in a week
More than 11 million confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins. The country recorded 166,555 new cases in the last day.
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 95% effective, analysis finds
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 95% effective in preventing illness, according to an interim analysis of a clinical test involving 30,000 people.
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Looking across time: A yearlong study will focus on Delaware communities hit hardest by COVID-19
Nine communities will be researched for a year to determine behavioral factors contributing to the virus. The aim: to empower them to protect themselves.
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