
Pa. coronavirus update: CHOP is approved site for COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids
Moderna will test its vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as six months old.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy expects full-time, in-person learning next school year
Citing the need for in-person instruction, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy expects students and teachers to be “safely” back in the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Listen 0:56New Pa. initiative seeks to identify and reduce causes of health disparities
“Many of these areas with profound disparities have a history of redlining, showing a direct link between historical racism and the health effects of today."
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Philly elementary school temporarily cancels in-person classes due to COVID
Mayfair Elementary will close Thursday until April 1 due to “multiple positive COVID-19 cases,” according to a letter sent by the school principal.
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While the vast majority of Pennsylvania’s prisoners reject flu shots, most who were offered a COVID-19 vaccine have taken it.
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Philly interfaith leader discusses the toll COVID has taken on congregations
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, Philadelphia’s director for Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs.
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Listen 6:40Philadelphia’s small landlords have run out of time
Philadelphia native Ebony Harris thought buying rental properties would build generational wealth for her and her family. Then the pandemic hit.
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Listen 3:30N.J. announces second round of rental assistance amid ongoing pandemic
State officials on Tuesday announced the second phase of the Garden State’s rental assistance program, which is funded with $353 million in federal dollars.
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Philly’s Latino doctors form a collective to boost lagging community vaccination rates
Inspired by the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, a group of Latino physicians and nurses is applying for city funding to serve its undervaccinated community.
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Camden County-run vaccination sites booked through fall; appointments still available at FEMA site
Camden County-run vaccination sites are booked through October, but appointments are still available at the FEMA-supported site in Camden which closes Friday.
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Del. coronavirus update: State to open vaccine to everyone over age 50
Starting March 17, anyone in Delaware over the age of 50 will be eligible to get a vaccine at their local pharmacy. Medical providers will still prioritize high-risk groups.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Large outdoor events on horizon in Philly
Walk-up appointments will be available to Philly residents eligible in Phases 1A and 1B who can show ID or proof of address from 22 ZIP codes.
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Moderna gives first vaccine shots to young kids as part of COVID-19 study
Researchers hope to learn about the effectiveness of the vaccine for kids ages 6 months to less than 12 years old. Moderna plans to enroll roughly 6,750 children in eight U.S.
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Colleges canceled spring break, but students are traveling anyway
The rise of online classes means students can now attend college from anywhere, including beachside.
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What’s striking about recollections of the Before Times is their specificity.
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