
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in states across the U.S.
There were more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive day Saturday.
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Visits to state parks are up. Who’s keeping an eye on water and pandemic safety?
June saw higher numbers. Holiday weekends and sweltering temperatures could push an increase in visitors for July, too.
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Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely.
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Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if I can blow out a candle while wearing a mask?
If you can blow out the flame easily while wearing a mask, she says, there's too much air exchange between you and the outside world.
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Casinos in Pa. and N.J. have finally banned smoking. Why now?
Do the new prohibitions reflect a greater coronavirus danger from smokers? The jury is still out, but there are real safety reasons behind the new rules.
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Univ. of Delaware study: Vulnerable communities twice as likely to catch COVID-19
Race, language and income level play a big role in determining who will be infected with the coronavirus, according to researchers at the University of Delaware.
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Citing ‘overwhelming’ spread, Pa. moves to add staff, app to trace the coronavirus
The state health department has received approval to spend nearly $27 million to ramp up contact tracing efforts.
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Out of work for months, Philly event staff rally for more federal aid
“The live event industry was hit first, it was hit hardest, and will be the last to return,” said the head of the stagehands’ union.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Delco tracking virus surge in under 30 crowd
Contact tracing has shown a large portion of residents have contracted the virus while visiting N.J. beaches, attending Fourth of July barbecues, and socializing without masks
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Coronavirus recovery: Remote learning an option for all N.J. students
Parents can now opt for all online learning for the fall.
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23 Long Beach Island lifeguards are COVID-19 positive after ‘social gatherings’
Nearly two dozen lifeguards in Long Beach Island have recently tested positive for COVID-19, a health official said.
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Man dies from COVID-19 outbreak that infected 1 in 3 Sussex prisoners
Delaware prisons had been free of coronavirus for more than a month, until the first cases were identified at Sussex Correctional Institution.
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Philly’s coronavirus curves: Daily updated stats on COVID-19
How serious are infections? Is testing increasing? What’s the positivity rate? Check these charts.
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Stockton eyes 400 rooms in Atlantic City hotel for students
Stockton University is renting 400 hotel rooms in a former Atlantic City casino to help spread out students this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Beer gardens pop up on the waterfront for Philly River Stroll
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation brings back summertime food and drink, with COVID restrictions.
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