
Delaware Health Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker steps down from post
Just hours after Gov. John Carney said the state’s fight against the coronavirus isn’t over, he announced Health Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker will step down.
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Philly councilmembers call for ambassadors, not police, to enforce social distancing
City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas said he hopes the ambassadors will come from the neighborhoods where they would be assigned.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Undocumented workers ask for relief funds; new signature rule for primary
After 100 days of unemployment for undocumented immigrants and their children who are ineligible for government aid, #100DaysWithNoRelief takes action for relief funds.
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The rich have stopped spending and that’s tanked the economy
While retail sales bounced back in May, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Virus pushes hunger needs higher, report says
A new study by Feeding America shows the pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown is causing that number to increase significantly.
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A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections
It's a welcome bit of hope as countries grapple with spikes in contagion as they loosen restrictions and reopen their economies.
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NJ Transit issues guidelines to protect customers, employees during travel as N.J. reopens
The transportation agency is reinforcing a “shared responsibility” approach that relies on both customers and employers doing their part in making sure health safety measures.
5 years ago
Checking in, not out: How libraries are moving from closed toward reopening
There’s no single blueprint for making these public spaces public again, no agreed-on best practices for sanitizing materials. Libraries learn as they go.
5 years ago
Parts of Pa. reopened without robust coronavirus contact tracing to keep residents safe
Health experts say the shortcoming is of critical concern because tracing is most needed as reopening begins, when the disease’s spread becomes more complex.
5 years ago
U.S. casinos push for cashless gambling payments, citing virus
Presently, a small number of casinos use such payments, which include debit or credit cards, as well as apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.
5 years ago
Despite encouraging numbers, the city is warning restaurants that if they fail to follow rules for outdoor dining, they could face shutdowns.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Fired health commissioner files whistleblower suit
Christopher Neuwirth alleges he was canned for complaining about “a favor” from the state police superintendent on behalf of Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief of staff.
5 years ago
Will fitness enthusiasts return to their gyms when they reopen?
Gyms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey could open again soon, but many workout fans say they’re going to wait and see how the first months go.
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Philly officials want you to get tested for COVID. Those who have tried say it’s not that easy
Coronavirus testing capacity has increased, and eligibility has expanded. But getting tested through the city can still be confusing and time-consuming.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Prisons to reopen for visitors
In-person prison visits have been banned since March 11 to keep the coronavirus from being spread behind bars. Delaware's DOC will lift that restriction on June 29.
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