Healthcare
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Assessing Risks, Taking Precautions are Key to Safe SEPTA and Rideshare Journey
By Wendi Rank You’d think as a germaphobe I’d have disdain for SEPTA and ride sharing. On the contrary. With this coronavirus lingering like last night’s fish, I’m curious about exposure. Is Uber bad? Is Fern Rock worse? Public transit is the opposite of what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been telling…
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48 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County, Total Now 9,171; Death Toll Now 744
There were 48 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Friday, Aug. 7, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 9,171. Two additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 744. Of those, 589 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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45 More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County for
There were 45 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Thursday, Aug. 6, by the Chester County Health Department, for a total of 9,123 cases. Two additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 742. Of those, 588 were in long term care facilities and personal care homes,…
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81 New COVID-19 Cases Reported for Delaware County Along With 5 More COVID-19 Related Deaths
There were 81 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Wednesday, Aug. 5, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 9,078. Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 740. Of those, 587 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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138 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County, 5 Deaths
There were 138 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, Aug. 4, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 8,997. Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 735. Of those, 585 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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Media Woman’s Making See-Through Masks to Ease Deaf People’s Frustration
One segment of the population that has a unique problem with face masks are the deaf and hard of hearing. The mask muffles the speaker and prohibits the ability to read lips and facial expressions, writes Hannah Chinn for whyy.org. Now a Media woman thinks she may be able to help. Kate Panzer heard about…
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55 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported for Delaware County for a New Total of 8,859
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Monday, Aug. 3. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 55 additional cases of COVID-19 for Monday, Aug. 3 in Delaware County since Sunday, Aug. 2 Total number of cases in the county as of Aug. 3 is 8,859. State statistics…
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148 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Since Thursday, July 30
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Aug. 2. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 148 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday, Aug. 2 in Delaware County since numbers were last reported Thursday, July 30. Total number of cases in the county as of Aug. 2…
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New COVID-19 Testing Announced Aug. 4,5,6 in Upper Darby
Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on August 4, 5 and 6 at the Watkins Senior Center, 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby Test will be offered: August 4: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 5: Noon to – 5:30 p.m. August 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents 12 years…
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13 More COVID-19 Cases Friday in Delaware County Brings Total to 8,669
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Friday, July 31. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 13 additional cases of COVID-19 for Delaware County as of noon, July 31, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 8,669. State statistics do not include a municipal…
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Pennsylvania Ranks 49th in U.S. Among 50 States and D.C. for Least COVID-19 Restrictions
When compared to the rest of the United States, Pennsylvania is one of the more restrictive states when it comes to efforts to contain the coronavirus, according to an updated study by the personal finance website, WalletHub. Out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania ranked 49th as of July 20 in…
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Delaware County Has Largest Rise in Coronavirus Cases in the Philadelphia Region
Delaware County has seen a sharp increase in new coronavirus cases since June, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cases are rising throughout the Philadelphia region but Delaware County has the largest spike. On June 27 it averaged 15.7 new cases per day. As of Tuesday, the average is now 78.3, a 398 percent…
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62 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County, 5 Additional Deaths
There were 62 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Thursday, July 30, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 8,656. Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 730. Of those, 581 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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Paoli Hospital’s Emergency Department One of Only 25 in World to Be Honored with Lantern Award
Paoli Hospital, part of Main Line Health, is one of only 25 emergency departments across the globe to receive the 2020 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. “I am incredibly proud of our staff for their part in earning this very prestigious accolade,” said Bill Belmonte, nurse manager of the Emergency Department at Paoli Hospital. “Our…
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61 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County and 5 COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported
There were 61 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Wednesday, July 29, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 8,596. Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 725. Of those, 578 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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Rise in COVID-19 Cases for Those Under 30 Worrying Delaware County Officials
Delaware County officials are worried about a rise in COVID-19 cases among those under the age of 30, writes Darryl C. Murphy for WHYY.org. Among new cases in the county, 40 percent are in that age group. A large portion of residents contracting the virus did so at New Jersey beaches, at Fourth of July…
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8,535 Total COVID-19 Cases Now Reported in Delaware County, No New Deaths Reported
New COVID-19 case counts rose by 250 in Delaware County for Tuesday, July 28, compared to numbers reported on July 27. Total cases in the county now stands at 8,535, according to the Chester County Health Department. No additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county remaining at 720. Of those, 575…
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86 More COVID-19 Cases Reported. Delaware County Total Now at 8,371
COVID-19 statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Monday, July 27. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 86 additional cases of COVID-19 for Delaware County as of noon, July 27, bringing the total number of cases to 8,371. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Chester…
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