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What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak hitting more than half of U.S. states

A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation.

By Joe Hernandez/WHYY


Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl veteran Jalen Hurts just earned a master’s degree

He’s earned a graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma.

By Joe Hernandez/WHYY

Snow delays Pa. vaccine shipments

Lindsey Mauldin, senior advisor on COVID-19 response for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, said this will cause a backlog both for orders going directly to providers, as well as to the health department for allocation to providers.

By Nina Feldman/WHYY and Joe Hernandez/WHYY

7 people shot near Olney Transportation Center

The shooting happened at approximately 2:50 p.m. Chief Inspector Michael McCarrick said multiple men got out of a car and began firing at a group gathered near the intersection.

By Aaron Moselle/WHYY and Joe Hernandez/WHYY

Tropical Storm Isaias brings flooding, road closures, power outages to Philly region

Tropical Storm Isaias continued its travels along the East Coast Tuesday, bringing widespread flooding, road closures and power outages across the Philadelphia region.

By Hannah Chinn/WHYY, Joe Hernandez/WHYY, Justin Auciello/WHYY and Zoë Read/WHYY




New Jersey confirms state’s first death from coronavirus

A 69-year-old Bergen County man with a history of health problems has died from the novel coronavirus, the first fatality from the illness in New Jersey, state officials announced Tuesday.

By Joe Hernandez/WHYY
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