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SARS COVID-19 vaccine

Here's why a vaccine is needed for COVID-19 but wasn't for SARS

Cats can infect other cats with COVID-19 – but do they pose a risk to humans?

Cats humans COVID-19

The difference between allergies, asthma and COVID-19 symptoms

Allergies vs COVID

What needs to go right to get a coronavirus vaccine in 12-18 months

Most people who recover from COVID-19 develop antibodies, study says

Women with heart disease need specialized care during pregnancy, AHA says

Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

New coronavirus testing sites opening in Camden – but another closing Friday

Camden COVID-19 testing

Quest Diagnostics offers COVID-19 antibody test for purchase online

Temperature screenings mandated for some Pennsylvania workers

Essential workers masks

Aramark begins manufacturing personal protective equipment

Aramark PPE COVID-19

New Jersey residents must now wear masks when shopping at grocery stores, pharmacies

New Jersey residents workers face masks essential stores social distancing guidelines

Jefferson scientists tout dual COVID-19-rabies vaccine to meet 'unprecedented' scale of pandemic

COVID-19 Rabies Vaccine

Immune system's natural aging process explains why COVID-19 is more dangerous for seniors

The natural aging process of our immune system sheds light on why COVID-19 is more dangerous for seniors

Here's how to make your own face mask for when you need to leave home

Promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate from Pennsylvania researchers could be fast-tracked for clinical trials

Coronavirus Vaccine UMPC

The CDC may advise Americans to wear masks in public after all

What cancer patients should know about COVID-19

Cancer Treatment Coronavirus COVID-19

How to clean your home to stop the spread of coronavirus infections

How to stop touching your face to minimize spread of coronavirus and other germs

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Millennials may be spreading coronavirus unknowingly – to the detriment of seniors

New Jersey malls, movie theaters and amusement parks must close, Gov. Murphy orders

new jersey malls coronavirus

Dentists should postpone non-emergency procedures due to coronavirus threat, ADA says

Ibuprofen could 'aggravate' coronavirus, French health minister says

Ibuprofen COVID-19 coronavirus

Three breathing exercises to ease your coronavirus anxiety

Anxiety breathing exercises coronavirus

Herbal remedies and essential oils do not protect against coronavirus, FDA says

FDA FTC false coronavirus treatments

These Lysol, Clorox and Purell products can kill coronavirus, EPA says

EPA list of cleaning products effective against coronavirus

Penn suspends university-related travel to four countries as coronavirus spreads across the world

University of Penn coronavirus

Sixers hold team meeting to discuss coronavirus prevention

John Oliver addresses coronavirus fears on 'Last Week Tonight'

Last Week Tonight John Oliver coronavirus

Health officials should begin preparing for the next viral outbreak now – even as coronavirus keeps spreading

The current flu shot appears more effective than last season's vaccine

Flu vaccine

Vaccine misinformation runs rampant on social media – and it's resilient

Social media vaccine misinformation

How to convince your loved ones to get the flu shot

Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market due to cancer concerns

Belviq Cancer Risk FDA

New Jersey among states that received faulty coronavirus test kits from CDC

Coronavirus Testing New Jersey

Cervical cancer could be eliminated in the U.S. within 20 years, Harvard researchers say

Cervical cancer elimination

Four passengers on Royal Caribbean cruise screened for coronavirus in New Jersey

Chinese dance team cancels Philly appearance due to travel restrictions stemming from coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Beijing Dance Company

Cardio exercise may improve brain health for adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

Exercise brain Alzheimer's

Doctors in Thailand treat coronavirus with anti-viral cocktail of HIV drugs and Tamiflu

Is the coronavirus outbreak as bad as SARS or the 2009 influenza pandemic?

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