Now that the COVID-19 coronavirus has appeared in the United States, experts are telling employers that it’s important to have a contagious disease policy in place.
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PBS39’s health reporter Brittany Sweeney talks about media and medicine
PBS39's Brittany Sweeney talked to LVB about what it’s like to be on the front lines of media and medicine. She filled us in on the importance of affordable health care, following the stories that people want to see, and mentoring future journalists.
Read More »Pennsylvania begins coronavirus testing prior to first case
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has begun testing potential samples of coronavirus from its Exton-based laboratory, but has yet to see an active case in the state.
Read More »Pa. company developing coronavirus vaccine: Human trials begin in April
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a Plymouth Meeting-based pharmaceutical company, plans to begin trials of the vaccine on humans in April, with one million doses of the vaccine produced for emergency use by years’ end.
Read More »A Conversation With: Conor Delaney, founder and CEO of the Good Life Companies
Good Life Companies is a conglomeration of companies in the health and wealth space.
Read More »Department of Health outlines plans to contain coronavirus
Following a message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning Americans to prepare for the spread of coronavirus in the U.S., the state Department of Health outlined the its steps to prepare for it.
Read More »Air Products donates $100,000 to aid coronavirus relief efforts
Air Products & Chemicals of Trexlertown said it awarded a $100,000 grant to help novel coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery efforts in China.
Read More »Economic output for private industry in the Lehigh Valley surpassed $41B
The economy of the Lehigh and Northampton counties is growing significantly, with several factors contributing to the strength of several large sectors, including construction, manufacturing and health care. Last year showed strong growth and 2020 has potential to bring more, experts say.
Read More »Lehigh Valley economy shows signs of slower growth, economist says
A report on the outlook of Lehigh Valley businesses showed a dramatic drop in hiring over the last six months, even as they ramped up purchasing orders in anticipation of new tariff impacts.
Read More »Pa. manufacturers cautious as coronavirus spreads
Manufacturers in the Greater Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania are keeping a close eye on China.
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