Healthcare
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Delaware County Reports 97 Coronavirus Cases on Wednesday
Delaware County now has two COVID-19-related fatalities and 97 reported cases of the virus, up 17 cases from yesterday’s total of 80, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Upper Darby Township still has the highest number of cases, at 18 as of Wednesday, March 25, at 3:25 p.m. Upper Darby is followed…
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Delaware County Hospitals Put Out Requests for Donated Medical Supplies to Cope With Expected Coronavirus Cases
Delaware County’s three major health providers are asking the community to donate much-needed supplies to cope with an anticipated increase in coronavirus cases next week, writes Katheleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Riddle Hospital, through its parent company Main Line Health, has set up a website asking for donations. Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital has a…
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Main Line Health Offers Advice on Managing Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak
By Main Line Health As the coronavirus pandemic continues to change the way of life for people around the world, many of us are left feeling stressed, anxious, scared, and unsure of what to expect. These reactions are normal, but they can also take a physical and mental toll. “Crisis affects us all in different…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Cases Jump to 80, State Now Reports Seven Deaths and 851 Positive Cases
Delaware County now has 80 reported cases of COVID-19, up 16 cases from yesterday’s total of 64, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Upper Darby Township still has the highest number of cases, reporting 13, as of Tuesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. Cases have jumped in Radnor from four yesterday to…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Cases Jump to 64, State Totals Now at 644
Upper Darby Township still leads Delaware County in positive reported coronavirus cases, with 12 on Monday, March 23, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Delaware County now has 64 reported cases of COVID-19, up from 45 cases Saturday. That’s 19 new cases reported since Saturday. The township breakdown is: Upper Darby, 12;…
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Media Veterinary Hospital Offers Curbside Service for Pets as It Adapts to Social Distancing
Is social distancing making it hard for you to handle routine appointments? The staff at Media Veterinary Hospital have come up with a creative approach to keep your pets healthy while maintaining a safe distance, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. It’s a carside service for animals. Clients arrive outside the hospital with their…
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Upper Darby Leads in Number of COVID-19 Cases for Delaware County
Upper Darby Township has 11 reported positive cases of the coronavirus as of Saturday, leading Delaware County in the number of cases. Upper Darby is followed by Concord Township, with four; Aston and Middletown Townships, Morton, Radnor and Springfield with three; Chester, Haverford, Ridley and Upper Providence with three cases and Bethel, Collingdale, Marple, Nether…
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Amidst Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Across Nation, Main Line Health Seeks Donations
Main Line Health has received a tremendous outpouring of support from the community wanting to help the MLH team on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. As there is a shortage of personal protective equipment across the country, Main Line Health would greatly appreciate any donations of the following: Gowns Masks N95 masks Goggles…
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Haverford Police Changing Way They Respond to Calls as a Pandemic Precaution
Haverford Police will take new precautions when handling incidents, in keeping with social distancing guidelines, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. For non-emergency calls, residents may receive a phone call rather than a response from a police officer. When police do respond in person, they may ask the resident to step outside to speak…
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Coronavirus Test Sites Open in Newtown Square and Radnor
Main Line Health has begun drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Newtown Square and Radnor while The University of Pennsylvania Health System has opened a drive-thru testing site in Radnor, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Main Line Health will test patients with a physician’s referral. The referral is required to “assure clinician triage and…
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Five New COVID-19 Cases in Delco; State Reports 133 Cases and First Coronavirus Fatality
Delaware County is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, March 18, bringing the county’s total to 14. The state had 37 additional cases, including its first coronavirus-related fatality. Total number of cases in the state now stands at 133, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Gov. Wolf announced the patient who…
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Main Line Health Reveals the Best Way to Disinfect Your House After Being Sick
By Main Line Health When you or someone you live with is getting over an illness, you’re eager to stop it from spreading. A thorough cleaning of your living area can help eliminate germs and prevent the likelihood that someone else that you live with gets sick, too. Before you begin your cleaning spree, follow…
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Chester County Could Take on Role of Delco’s Health Department in Virus Pandemic
Delaware County has no health department. That’s made it extremely difficult to deal with coronavirus cases in the county, which have to be handled remotely by the state. That may soon change, if an agreement is approved between Chester and Delaware counties. Right now, Delaware County is dependent on the Pennsylvania Department of Health to…
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Delco Business Community Invited to 1:30 p.m. Conference Call on Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce invites local business owners and management personnel to take part in a conference call focusing on the impact of the coronavirus/ COVID-19 pandemic on the business community in Delaware County on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The call will cover the resources available for your business and staff. Featured Speakers…
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As of Monday Afternoon, Delaware County Reports No New Coronavirus Cases, State Numbers Climb to 76
Delaware County reported no new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, March 16, keeping the number of cases at seven. There have been 13 additional positive cases reported in the state, bringing that total to 76, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Here is updated information from Delaware County: Government The Delaware County Government…
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Helping Parents Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis With Their Children
As if parenting isn’t difficult enough, now add in an international concern like COVID-19 (Coronavirus). You’re busy, tired, and concerned yourself. How should you handle this with your child? Prepare yourself for that conversation by making sure you have all the facts and a plan of action for your family. The Centers for Disease Control…
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Delco Coronavirus Cases Now at 7; Liquor Stores, Springfield Mall Closing
As of Sunday, Delaware County has seven confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 after one more case was reported in the county Sunday, March 15. The update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 16 additional cases in Pennsylvania, bringing the statewide total to 63. All the patients are either in isolation at home or being…
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Congress, President Unite Behind Initial Coronavirus Economic Relief Measure
When it comes to formulating a coherent, credible response to the Coronavirus outbreak, bitterly divided politicians on both sides of the isle came together Friday and did the right thing according to an editorial in the Washington Post. Although negotiations between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump’s representative, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, were challenging, said the Post,…
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