New Jersey state parks, golf courses to reopen on May 2
New Jersey golf courses and parks will reopen on May 2, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday morning via Twitter.
New Jersey golf courses and parks will reopen on May 2, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday morning via Twitter.
Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4
Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.
Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.
NY woman, 101, has survived Spanish flu pandemic, cancer and coronavirus, family says
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
Starbucks to reopen 90% of US stores by June in ‘carefully planned stages,’ according to report
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
Dr. Mike On Call: Answering your coronavirus questions Wednesday on FOX 29
Dr. Mike will be joined by FOX 29’s Mike Jerrick to talk about the latest health developments related to the pandemic.
Dr. Mike will be joined by FOX 29’s Mike Jerrick to talk about the latest health developments related to the pandemic.
Phillie Phanatic launching virtual storytime with celebrity readers
The weekly event will feature a guest reader from the Phillies who will read a book from the popular Phanatic book series with help from the Phanatic himself.
The weekly event will feature a guest reader from the Phillies who will read a book from the popular Phanatic book series with help from the Phanatic himself.
Love From Philly: 3-day virtual music festival raises funds for music community
Beyond providing entertainment, the Love From Philly virtual festival will donate 100% of its proceeds to grants for the city's musician and music venue workers.
Beyond providing entertainment, the Love From Philly virtual festival will donate 100% of its proceeds to grants for the city's musician and music venue workers.
Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study
A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
New coronavirus testing site opens in hard-hit Camden
Health officials have established a new testing site in Camden amid a surge of new coronavirus cases in the county.
Health officials have established a new testing site in Camden amid a surge of new coronavirus cases in the county.
Pennsylvania unemployment system still stressed by coronavirus pandemic
The business closures unleashed an unprecedented flood of new claims, and the Department of Labor & Industry was unable to keep up.
The business closures unleashed an unprecedented flood of new claims, and the Department of Labor & Industry was unable to keep up.
Navy to widen USS Roosevelt probe, delaying decision on commander
The United States Navy will widen its probe of the USS Roosevelt, a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier, officials told the Associated Press.
The United States Navy will widen its probe of the USS Roosevelt, a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier, officials told the Associated Press.
9-year-old Gloucester County girl holds birthday food drive
A Gloucester County girl asked for donations instead of birthday gifts to help others during the coronavirus pandemic.
A Gloucester County girl asked for donations instead of birthday gifts to help others during the coronavirus pandemic.
Should you be wearing a mask while exercising outdoors?
When should you be wearing your mask?
When should you be wearing your mask?
Unidos Foundation providing free laptops to students in Allentown School District at home during COVID-19
A nonprofit is providing laptops to students in the Allentown School District.
A nonprofit is providing laptops to students in the Allentown School District.
Gov. Tom Wolf announces $4 million in grants to nonprofits that feed the hungry
Gov. Tom Wolf announced $4 million in grants to nonprofits that feed the hungry.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced $4 million in grants to nonprofits that feed the hungry.
Lancaster 17-year-old with no underlying health conditions dies from COVID-19
Jameela Dirrean-Emoni Barber, a rising senior, is believed to be the youngest person who has died from COVID-19 in Dallas County.
Jameela Dirrean-Emoni Barber, a rising senior, is believed to be the youngest person who has died from COVID-19 in Dallas County.
Vice President Pence doesn't wear mask for Mayo Clinic visit
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Montgomery County sees increase in domestic violence incidents as stay-at-home orders remain in effect
Montgomery County officials are seeing an increase in domestic violence incidents as stay-at-home orders remain in effect.
Montgomery County officials are seeing an increase in domestic violence incidents as stay-at-home orders remain in effect.
'Infecting our dreams': Coronavirus pandemic sabotages sleep worldwide
Everyone from a college teacher in Pakistan to a mall cashier in Canada to an Episcopalian priest in Florida is confronting the same daytime demon. Each is waking up in a sweat in the dead of night.
Everyone from a college teacher in Pakistan to a mall cashier in Canada to an Episcopalian priest in Florida is confronting the same daytime demon. Each is waking up in a sweat in the dead of night.