Some who lost jobs overnight due to COVID-19 shutdowns take to social media to crowdfund rent money
Those left without a job due to COVID-19 have turned to social media to ask for money to cover rent.
Those left without a job due to COVID-19 have turned to social media to ask for money to cover rent.
Better Business Bureau warns of ‘mandatory online COVID-19 test’ text message scam
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a warning to individuals involving a text message scam impersonating government agencies in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a warning to individuals involving a text message scam impersonating government agencies in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.
Officials work to prevent spread of COVID-19 within Philadelphia prison system
Officials are working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the Philadelphia prison system by practicing social distancing and providing cleaning supplies to inmates.
Officials are working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the Philadelphia prison system by practicing social distancing and providing cleaning supplies to inmates.
Pennsylvania inmates quarantined over coronavirus; high court asked to reduce jail populations
Pennsylvania inmates will largely be confined to their prison cells to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 after one inmate tested positive for the virus.
Pennsylvania inmates will largely be confined to their prison cells to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 after one inmate tested positive for the virus.
Minneapolis uses 'Tiger King' to demonstrate social distancing guidelines
The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing.
The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing.
Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
Maple Shade group aims to spread birthday cheer during COVID-19
A New Jersey woman launched a Facebook group to help spread birthday cheer to those celebrating birthdays during COVID-19.
A New Jersey woman launched a Facebook group to help spread birthday cheer to those celebrating birthdays during COVID-19.
USNS Comfort equipped with 1,000 beds arrives in NYC
The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds, 12 operating rooms and a full medical staff, arrived in the city on Monday. It will be used to treat non-coronavirus patients to free up space in city hospitals.
The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds, 12 operating rooms and a full medical staff, arrived in the city on Monday. It will be used to treat non-coronavirus patients to free up space in city hospitals.
Philadelphia hotel offers free rooms to doctors and nurses from HUP, CHOP and UPenn police
A hotel in Philadelphia is offering free rooms for HUP and CHOP doctors and nurses. They are also offering rooms to UPenn police officers.
A hotel in Philadelphia is offering free rooms for HUP and CHOP doctors and nurses. They are also offering rooms to UPenn police officers.
Teachers and students adjust to remote learning amid coronavirus pandemic
Teachers and students are adjusting to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers and students are adjusting to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Columbia Sportswear CEO reportedly cuts his own salary to pay employees amid COVID-19 closures
Tim Boyle, the president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company, cut his own pay to $10,000 a year while several company executives took voluntary 15-percent pay reductions.
Tim Boyle, the president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company, cut his own pay to $10,000 a year while several company executives took voluntary 15-percent pay reductions.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey National Guard soldier dies of COVID-19
Capt. Douglas Linn Hickok died at a hospital in Pennsylvania, where he lived, according to the Department of Defense.
Capt. Douglas Linn Hickok died at a hospital in Pennsylvania, where he lived, according to the Department of Defense.
FDA approves face mask decontamination process to make desperately needed N95 respirators reusable
The decontamination process had initially been approved on a limited basis.
The decontamination process had initially been approved on a limited basis.
Pregnant in a time of coronavirus – the changing risks and what you need to know
While knowledge about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and there are still many unknowns, medical groups are starting to provide advice and answers to questions many expecting families are asking.
While knowledge about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and there are still many unknowns, medical groups are starting to provide advice and answers to questions many expecting families are asking.
Hospitals prepare for potential surge of COVID-19 patients
Area hospitals are preparing for a potential surge of COVID-19 patients, while healthcare workers are still in need of masks, ventilators, and more hands on deck.
Area hospitals are preparing for a potential surge of COVID-19 patients, while healthcare workers are still in need of masks, ventilators, and more hands on deck.
How would overwhelmed hospitals decide who to treat first?
Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.
Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.
Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid from COVID-19 stimulus package arrive?
Millions of business owners face April 1 due dates for rent, mortgage, credit card and other payments.
Millions of business owners face April 1 due dates for rent, mortgage, credit card and other payments.
Rapid COVID-19 test that can deliver results in 15 minutes will be available Tuesday, FDA commissioner says
The president made the remarks on Monday.
The president made the remarks on Monday.
Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.