
Coronavirus update: Philly depositions go virtual as Pa. cases rise over 16K
Pennsylvania reported 1,680 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 70 deaths Wednesday.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. requires face coverings at all retail stores
Gov. Phil Murphy also emphasized that families should not gather for the upcoming Passover, Easter and Ramadan holidays.
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Less than 1% of Philly cops have tested positive for coronavirus
The city is not releasing how many have tested positive, but Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is not among them.
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Coronavirus update: Second incarcerated person tests positive in Delaware
A second incarcerated person at Delaware’s largest prison has tested positive for coronavirus, the state Department of Correction announced Wednesday afternoon.
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Sandy Hook is now closed to all visitors
The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of Sandy Hook a day after New Jersey closed all county and state parks.
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Today on the show, we're going to talk about the ethical questions that are arising for health systems and health providers on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Air Date: April 8, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Wuhan ends lockdown as health workers buckle under strain
After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic reopened Wednesday, and tens of thousands immediately hopped on trains and planes to leave.
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N.J. plans for regional nursing homes to accept sick residents, staff
With COVID-19 patients at half of the state’s eldercare facilities, and shortages of staff, PPE endemic, regional cohorts could help slow spread of infection.
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After early show of bipartisanship, Pa. lawmakers splinter over next COVID-19 steps
Pennsylvania’s divided Legislature is struggling to agree on how to help the commonwealth recover from coronavirus — and who should get the most aid.
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This year is not like other years: Philly families learn new rules for Passover
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, families are adapting the traditional Seder meal for virtual gatherings.
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Listen 2:54SEPTA to close stations, dramatically reduce service as coronavirus death toll rises
The new “Lifeline Service Schedule,” intended to increase safety for riders and operators while discouraging nonessential trips, will take effect April 9.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art halts construction over coronavirus dangers
PMA stopped construction in light of worker safety concerns. Work also stopped Monday at the new Philadelphia Police headquarters at 400 N. Broad.
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At least four caseworkers have tested positive for the coronavirus and one is hospitalized, said Steve Catanese, president of the union representing the workers.
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Loss of FEMA funds is behind Friday closure of 2 local drive-through test sites
Citizens Bank Park and Temple Ambler test locations will close. FEMA says they were intended as “immediate high-impact intervention” for initial testing.
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Listen 1:14COVID-19 makes life more difficult for those with cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis advocate Emily Kramer-Golinkoff tells Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn how the coronavirus pandemic has made her life more difficult.
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