Philadelphia School District grapples with challenges amid remote start to school year
More than 125,000 Philadelphia School District students will embark on an academic year unlike any other on Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to begin the year in a remote learning format.
More than 125,000 Philadelphia School District students will embark on an academic year unlike any other on Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to begin the year in a remote learning format.
People ‘in their 20s, 30s and 40s’ becoming key spreaders of COVID-19, experts say
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
CDC did not decrease US COVID-19 death toll — here’s how the data was misconstrued
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey gyms reopen under new guidelines Tuesday
Patrons will be required to wear masks inside the gyms and capacity will be capped at 25 percent.
Patrons will be required to wear masks inside the gyms and capacity will be capped at 25 percent.
Reopening N.J. indoor dining brings hope to Borgata furloughed employees
Another sign of the economic pain being caused by COVID-19 are furloughs for thousands of employees at the Borgata in Atlantic City are now permanent. But, there’s some hope as indoor dining is set to resume in New Jersey on Friday.
Another sign of the economic pain being caused by COVID-19 are furloughs for thousands of employees at the Borgata in Atlantic City are now permanent. But, there’s some hope as indoor dining is set to resume in New Jersey on Friday.
Reopening N.J. indoor dining brings hope to Borgata furloughed employees
Hank Flynn has details
Hank Flynn has details
Delaware County flower shop closes its doors after nearly 5 decades
A longtime Delaware County flower shop is closing its doors after nearly five decades.
A longtime Delaware County flower shop is closing its doors after nearly five decades.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
A handful of the dozens of experimental COVID-19 vaccines in human testing have reached the last and biggest hurdle — looking for the needed proof that they really work as a U.S. advisory panel suggested Tuesday a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine wins approval.
A handful of the dozens of experimental COVID-19 vaccines in human testing have reached the last and biggest hurdle — looking for the needed proof that they really work as a U.S. advisory panel suggested Tuesday a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine wins approval.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Students start school year amid coronavirus pandemic
Monday was the first day of school for many kids across our area, but this year was very different. Children resumed learning one of three ways— in-person, virtually, or a hybrid mix of the two.
Monday was the first day of school for many kids across our area, but this year was very different. Children resumed learning one of three ways— in-person, virtually, or a hybrid mix of the two.
Indoor dining, movie theaters among activities permitted to resume in NJ Friday
New Jersey restaurants statewide will be permitted to resume indoor dining at a limited capacity beginning this Friday.
New Jersey restaurants statewide will be permitted to resume indoor dining at a limited capacity beginning this Friday.
Gov. Wolf hints he will extend Pennsylvania eviction moratorium
Hank Flynn has details
Hank Flynn has details
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
Mayor Kenney criticized over photo of him dining inside Maryland restaurant
Indoor dining has not yet resumed in Philadelphia but is permitted at 25 percent capacity in Baltimore.
Indoor dining has not yet resumed in Philadelphia but is permitted at 25 percent capacity in Baltimore.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.