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CDC To Test Philly Wastewater For Polio Virus CDC To Test Philly Wastewater For Polio Virus
CDC To Test Philly Wastewater For Polio Virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are partnering with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to collect and test wastewater for the polio virus, officials say.  In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 30, the CDC said Philadelphia is one of several communities taking part in wastewater analysis testing. The findings will help public health officials identify "communities of concern" which may be at risk for contracting polio, and will guide their future vaccination efforts, the agency said.  Polio has resurfaced as a public health concern since July, when officials in…

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by Mac Bullock
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Christmas Tree Ignited By Lighter Likely Caused Deadly Philly Rowhouse Fire, Officials Say Christmas Tree Ignited By Lighter Likely Caused Deadly Philly Rowhouse Fire, Officials Say
Christmas Tree Ignited By Lighter Likely Caused Deadly Philly Rowhouse Fire, Officials Say A Christmas tree ignited by a lighter likely caused the "fast-moving" Philadelphia rowhouse fire that claimed the lives of 12 people last week, fire officials confirmed Tuesday. Nine children and three adults were confirmed dead in the Jan. 5 fire that started on the second floor and quickly traveled to the third floor of the N. 23rd Street building, authorities said. The 12 victims died of smoke inhalation, according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Medical Examiner’s Office. "We are almost certain that the Christmas tree on the second floor was the item that was first i…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Multiple Covid Cases At Philly High School Force Students To Quarantine Multiple Covid Cases At Philly High School Force Students To Quarantine
Multiple Covid Cases At Philly High School Force Students To Quarantine Due to an increase in COVID cases, students at a Philadelphia high school are being quarantined for the remainder of the week, officials said. "Due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19 in the 11th grade, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has determined that 11th-grade classrooms will temporarily close from December 2 to December 6 to allow for contact tracing," Northeast High School principal Omar Crowder said in a letter released Thursday. The students will move to virtual learning until Monday, Dec. 6, officials said. "Please know that the entire school…

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by Nicole Acosta