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“We will not require nor offer PCR testing at this time…due to the overwhelming demand of testing overwhelming our lab and testing services team.”

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Inquirer Health & Science Reposted

ha, this line: “Doctors will tell you that it is rarely good to be a fascinating patient.”

This is my last story as an Inquirer staffer. It was inspired by my uncle's experience. inquirer.com/health/transie… via @phillyinquirer



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Are #omicron symptoms different from those of other #COVIDvariants? Dr. Judith O'Donnell spoke with @PhillyInquirer about what to look for and how symptoms may differ in #vaccinated vs. unvaccinated patients. spr.ly/6015JNvwB


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Health care staff shortages and near-capacity COVID-19 units are straining Philadelphia area hospitals even as they prepare for a bigger wave of cases following the holiday season. trib.al/bkWpdtj


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Booster demand has been up in the Philly suburbs, but many people still haven’t gotten their third dose. Officials hope the higher demand for boosters continues as omicron and delta drive cases to record levels across the region. trib.al/mF0ZtvF


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“More people are in contact with people who are positive. It’s the same thing with everyone you talk to.” Philly is reporting a record number of COVID-19 cases after more than 39,000 got tested in days before Christmas. W/ @jasmlaughlin + @MaxMMarin: inquirer.com/health/coronav…


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There’s an old saying in medicine that children are not simply small adults. @RWJMS pediatrician Larry Kleinman is now exploring how #LongCovid might present unique challenges in kids inquirer.com/health/coronav…


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Pennsylvania's health department found an array of policy failures, staffing issues and shoddy facilities at Episcopal that contributed to at least 3 suicides and 2 fires over 10 months. My latest with @aubreyjwhelan @PhillyInquirer inquirer.com/news/temple-ep…


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A simple thought experiment about #AED affordability - If a restaurant averages 100 patrons a day (36500 per year) and they buy an #AED once every 3 years this would cost about 1 cent per customer ⁦@HeartNews⁩ ⁦@NancyatHeart⁩ ⁦@TomAvril1inquirer.com/health/aed-def…


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