Outdoor Philly mask use nearly doubles in August, in-store face coverings top 95%
The city’s #MaskUpPHL campaign proved more popular than expected.
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You can now get 15-minute coronavirus test results in Philly: Here’s what to know
Rapid antigen tests can provide a quick answer for COVID infections — but false negatives are an issue.
Philly’s allowing fitness centers to reopen, but some gym owners are wary
"I wish they had given us more time," said one operator.
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No fireworks? Philly’s July 4th Welcome America festival will take place indoors
There’ll still be a big concert, but people can only attend virtually.
Philly expands criteria for coronavirus tests to include new CDC symptoms, more people could be eligible
Chills, muscle pain, sore throat and lost sense of smell are now official signs of COVID-19.
Philly is testing about half as many people as needed to safely reopen, per one measure
That's better than the statewide average.
City closes South Philly test site despite FEMA reversal, looks for rapid testing instead
In contrast, the federally-supported site in Montco will stay open.
List of sites: How to get tested for coronavirus in Philly
In most cases, you need a medical provider's referral to get a test.
Meet the key officials leading Philly’s pandemic response
Who's running the show on health, schools, operations and transit.
Map: Where Philly removed basketball hoops to discourage group games
More than 1 in 4 city courts are now unplayable, and more takedowns are planned.
Updated maps track Philly’s positive COVID-19 cases by ZIP code
The city health department is updating numbers daily.
Urgent cares are suddenly everywhere in Philly. Can they help boost the city’s health?
Over the past four years, Vybe has doubled Philadelphia's stock of walk-in clinics.
This state rep threatens to freeze Philly’s funding if an overdose prevention site opens
Pa. Rep. Jerry Knowles thinks the safe injection idea is "insane."
5 common misconceptions about Philly’s ‘safe-injection site’ (aka CUES)
Understanding this nationally significant move has been tough.
Heads up, Philly restaurants: The inspectors are coming
This year's city budget includes $1 million to clean up this town.
Tough questions bubble up during City Council’s soda tax session
“Consumption (is) primarily in low-income neighborhoods,” Clarke said. “I don’t know why it’s that difficult to say.”