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Researchers say this experiment shows it's important for everyone to wear a mask when in public.
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Researchers say this experiment shows it's important for everyone to wear a mask when in public.
Remdesivir, which was used in clinical trials at Temple and the University of Pennsylvania, is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide.
On Friday, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley reported 669 new cases, bringing the citywide total to 15,137.
Strokes have been linked to a growing number of young COVID-19 patients
Hospitals in our region are already using remdesivir in studies, but it's not the only medication they're evaluating.
As the number of coronavirus cases neared 14,500 on Thursday, Mayor Jim Kenney said the city will be increasing fines for those who are not following the safety measures that have been enacted.
The Department of Health reported 479 new COVID-19 deaths — 339 at nursing and personal care homes — raising Pennsylvania's death toll to more than 2,100.
Even though it is possible for your four-legged loved ones to contract COVID-19, Kupersmith says the risk is relatively low.
The next hurdle is whether the drug's manufacturer will be able to produce enough of it.
Philadelphia is seeing new signs of hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Could specially-trained dogs become frontline screeners for COVID-19?
The facility is expected to stop receiving patients within the next two weeks.
On Wednesday, health officials reported an additional 1,102 cases, bringing the statewide total to 45,410.
Wolf, in a telephone news conference, didn't estimate how long it will take to reach mass-testing capacity, and said his administration is working different "avenues" try to secure that capacity.
Patient First Medical Center is opening its two drive-up coronavirus testing sites in Wyomissing and East Norriton on Wednesday.
