FDA clears rapid test that can detect coronavirus in 5 minutes
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
Customers leave words of encouragement for healthcare workers at West Reading pizza shop
A West Reading pizza shop owner is encouraging people to leave thoughtful messages for healthcare workers.
Crocs donating shoes to healthcare workers during coronavirus outbreak
Workers can go to Crocs.com to order their pair that includes free shipping.
Krispy Kreme will be offering free doughnuts on Mondays to health care workers
The free dozens will be available starting March 30.
South Philadelphia doctor helps out community during coronavirus outbreak
When Dr. Vicky Borgia of the Radiance Medical Group is not caring for patients at a local urgent care, she’s handing out sanitizer to neighbors and strangers in South Philadelphia.
'We are collapsing': Coronavirus pummels medics in Spain and Italy
The coronavirus is waging a war of attrition against health care workers throughout the world.
'Unconscionable greed': City leaders accuse Hahnemann owner of prioritizing profit over coronavirus patients
A Philadelphia councilmember is urging the city to use all available means to secure Hahnemann Hospital to treat coronavirus patients.
Hospital workers in desperate need of masks during COVID-19 pandemic
A Fashion Institute of Philadelphia graduate is busy sewing masks for a healthcare workers to protect them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pa. hospitals, nursing homes, child care centers warn of closures
Hospitals, nursing homes and child care centers are pushing for emergency aid from state lawmakers to help keep them afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, and warning of closures without it.
‘Stay at home for us’: Health care workers post pleas for social distancing amid COVID-19
Health care workers are urging the public to practice social distancing through photos holding signs that read, “stay home for us.”
Patients fearful healthcare providers may accidentally pass COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues to spread, patients seeking treatment for a myriad of reasons unrelated to the virus still find themselves at-risk for accidentally contracting COVID-19 from healthcare professionals.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Murphy waives fees for COVID-19 testing for some NJ residents
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will waive fees for COVID-19 virus testing for more than 2 million residents on certain health plans.
Gov. Murphy reveals likely cancerous kidney tumor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has what is probably a cancerous tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery next month to remove it, he said Saturday.
New Jersey passes laws to preserve 'Obamacare' amid court fight
Barring health insurance that excludes coverage for pre-existing conditions and letting children stay on their parents’ plans until 26 would be preserved under a slate of new laws New Jersey enacted this week.
Milwaukee woman dies after leaving ER due to long wait, family says
A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young cancels more than $1M in medical debt for metro Atlanta residents
Atlanta Hawks star point guard, Trae Young, has canceled more than $1 million in medical debt for Atlanta residents who cannot pay.
Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program
More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday, a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.
US court: 'Obamacare' individual mandate invalid, other parts need more review
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.