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Philadelphia Health Officials Recommending Indoor Masking Again As Another Wave Of COVID-19 Could Be On Way – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new warning from Philadelphia health officials as COVID-19 cases begin to increase again. They say people should take precautions and consider wearing masks inside public places. Health officials are hoping to avoid renewed mandates, but a new wave of COVID-19 could be coming following the surge in Europe. Plus, spring break …
New Technology Changing How Doctors Diagnose Skin Cancer Without Painful Biopsies – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Today, the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend, is designated as “Don’t Fry Day.” It’s a reminder about the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer has increased 77% in the past decade. For a diagnosis to be confirmed, doctors often need to do biopsies. Now, there’s an alternative for …
Pennsylvania Health Officials To Provide Update On COVID-19 Mitigation Measures To Be lifted On Memorial Day – CBS Philly
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) — Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam will provide an update on the COVID-19 mitigation measures that will be lifted on Memorial Day. She will also discuss vaccination progress and masking guidelines. The briefing will take place at 11 a.m. and will be streamed on CBSN Philly above. What: Department of Health will provide an update on mitigation measures, vaccine progress and masking guidelines …
Police Break Up Large Crowd Of Approximately 150 People In North Philadelphia – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police have broken up a large crowd of about 150 people in North Philadelphia. Video from the Citizen App shows officers on the corner of Front Street and Allegheny Avenue around 2 a.m. Sunday. (credit: Citizen App) They reported that objects were being thrown at them. It’s unclear what led to the …
Company Offering $2,400 To Give Up Technology For 24 Hours – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Think you could disconnect from your digital devices for 24 hours? Then you might have a shot at $2,400! The website Reviews.org is looking for one person willing to take part in the daylong digital detox. That means no phone, TV, computers, video games, smartwatches or smart home devices for an entire …
Delaware County Company Develops ‘The Hurricane,’ Device Using UVC Technology To Kill Coronavirus – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There’s a new weapon in the fight against COVID-19. A Delaware County company has developed a device called “The Hurricane” to kill the virus. This futuristic device looks like something out of Ghostbusters, but it’s actually a new product from a local company that can effectively eradicate the coronavirus and other harmful …
How three Philly groups are raising mental health awareness in immigrant communities
Castillo noticed that young people in the Chinese community were much more receptive than their elders to open discussions about mental health. In the fall, she put together a series of workshops for them, called the Wellness Leadership Program, that included discussions led by 12 mental health professionals, 11 of whom were Asian. Throughout the …
Road Buckles After Water Main Break In Philadelphia’s Queen Village Neighborhood – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The road buckled at 2nd and Montrose Streets in Queen Village Friday night following a water main break. It’s definitely making it difficult for those who usually use the area to get home. The Philadelphia Water Department says a 12-inch water main gave way. Right now, crews are working to make repairs. …
Philadelphia Police Release Surveillance Video Of Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Warehouse Holding Election Equipment – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police have released surveillance video in the hopes of finding the suspect who broke into a city-owned warehouse used to store election equipment. Investigators say this man allegedly stole an election-related laptop and eight USB drives with information about city voting machines. It happened on the 3500 block of Scotts Lane …