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Pa.’s first lady and acting physician general hold COVID-19 panel for youth
Pennsylvania’s first lady and acting physician general held a virtual panel with young leaders to educate and encourage young people to get vaccinated.
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Veto-bound mixed-drink to-go bill passes Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania's Senate is advancing legislation that substantially expands which outlets can sell bottles or cans of mixed hard-alcohol drinks to go.
4 years ago
Fired Pa. contractor seeks to secure contact tracing data after learning personal info still online
After Spotlight PA found that Insight Global, the company handling Pa. contact tracing., had not secured its data issues, the company called on ex and current staff for help.
4 years ago
Officials say Delta variant yet another reason to get vaccinated
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said this strain has had an increased presence in N.J. over the past month, but remains a minority among all sequenced strains.
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Carney exhorts 13,000 more adults to get vaccinated by July 4 to reach 70% threshold
About 700 adults a day would have to get a vaccine dose for Delaware to reach the goal set by the governor. He singled out young adults to step up and get a shot.
4 years ago
‘That ultimate Philly feeling’: Lifting of COVID restrictions draws celebrations large and small
The dive bars had no capacity restrictions and between Pride events, dance parties, and the Philadelphia Flower Show, Philly had something for everyone.
4 years ago
Anti-vaccine activists use a federal database to spread fear about COVID vaccines
The system is designed to provide early warning of what might or might not be actual side effects. But anti-vaccine groups are bending the data to their own ends.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Utility shutoff moratorium will end July 1
The moratorium on utility shutoffs will formally end on July 1. But that does not mean people who are behind on their bills will lose service right away.
4 years ago
Novavax says its COVID vaccine is extremely effective
According to Novavax, the vaccine's manufacturer, it had a 100% efficacy against the original strain of the coronavirus, and 93% efficacy against more worrisome variants.
4 years ago
I’m pregnant. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for me and my baby?
What is the risk, if any, while someone is expecting? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked into what the research is showing.
4 years ago
Listen 2:27The new office look is ‘power casual.’ But save the stiletto Crocs for happy hour
Some employees went without workplace staples like ties, heels and dress pants during the pandemic. But will those pieces make a comeback as more people return to work?
4 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: A guide to (ever-changing) rules of global air travel in a pandemic
Interest in international air travel is rising. If you're want to fly out of or into the United States, there's a LOT you need to know. Here's a guide.
4 years ago
Places of worship have deep roots in local communities. All Faiths Vaccination Campaign is leveraging those relationships to address racial inequities.
4 years ago
Listen 1:05Wolf signs bill to extend pandemic regulatory waivers
The Republican-controlled Legislature approved the bill unanimously, at Wolf’s urging.
4 years ago
J&J vaccine doses to be released, but many will be tossed
U.S. regulators are allowing the release of 10 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory, but many other doses can't be used.
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