John Kopp
John Kopp is the Chief Health Reporter/Assistant Editor at PhillyVoice. He joined the newsroom after spending five years reporting for the Delaware County Daily Times. He spent the prior year covering state and local politics, including a $4 million Pennsylvania state Senate race. He previously covered Chester city government, the Chester Upland School District and high-school sports. A Temple University graduate, John enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball and exploring new places.
March 30, 2020
Health News
Pennsylvania schools, businesses must remain closed indefinitely, Gov. Wolf says
All Pennsylvania schools and non-life-sustaining business must remain closed indefinitely, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday, March 30. He also extended the stay-at-home order affecting 26 counties, including Philadelphia, through April 30. That falls in line with social distancing guidelines announced Sunday by President Donald Trump.March 26, 2020
Illness
Penn microbiologist explains why some coronaviruses are more deadly than others
Susan Weiss, co-director of the University of Pennsylvania's new coronavirus research center, explains why some coronaviruses are more deadly, why SARS went away but MERS persists, and whether a future outbreak is likely.March 26, 2020
Health News
Pennsylvania allocates $50 million for medical equipment to help hospitals weather coronavirus storm
As the coronavirus crises worsens in Pennsylvania, state officials are setting aside $50 million to purchase medical equipment and supplies, including beds, ventilators and personal protective gear. Gov. Tom Wolf announced the re-allocated funds as the state's COVID-19 cases increased to 1,687 on Thursday, March 26, 2020.March 25, 2020
Illness
Pennsylvania officials expect surge in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus cases are expected surge in Pennsylvania in the coming weeks, Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said on Wednesday. If the rate of new infections does not slow, officials fear the state's health system could become overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.March 24, 2020
Education
Philly school year could end with an 'asterisk' if coronavirus pandemic persists, Superintendent Hite says
The School District of Philadelphia is working to provide computers and internet access to all students as the coronavirus pandemic threatens the school year. All Pennsylvania schools are closed through at least April 6, but Superintendent William Hite said district officials are preparing to be out much longer.March 23, 2020
Health News
Philly suburbs ordered to stay in place due to expanding coronavirus threat
Suburban Philadelphia residents are ordered to stay-in-place as the coronavirus threat expands in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Wolf issued the order to affect six counties, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery. The goal is to prevent the state's health systems from becoming overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.March 23, 2020
Health News
First coronavirus deaths reported in the Philly region
The first deaths caused by coronavirus in the Philadelphia region were reported Sunday, March 22, 2020. A Montgomery County man is the first to die of COVID-19 in Southeastern Pennsylvania while a Camden County woman is the first to die in South Jersey.March 20, 2020
Illness
Philly opens drive-thru coronavirus testing site for residents older than 50
Philadelphia is opening a public, drive-thru coronavirus testing site outside Citizens Bank Park. It will not require people to have a doctor's referral, but is restricting testing to people who are older than 50 or health care providers. Everyone seeking testing must be displaying COVID-19 symptoms.March 19, 2020
Prevention
Millennials may be spreading coronavirus unknowingly – to the detriment of seniors
Coronavirus is unlikely to kill millennials, but younger adults, including Generation Z, may be playing a significant role in spreading the virus. U.S. health officials are urging younger adults to practice social distancing as asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmissions are fueling more COVID-19 cases than previously believed.March 19, 2020
Health News
All non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania must close as coronavirus threat increases
All non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania must close by 8 p.m. Thursday as the coronavirus threat increases across the United States, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered.Just In
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