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 16, 2020
Health News
Philly bars, restaurants ordered to close as coronavirus restrictions broaden
All bars and restaurants in Philadelphia have been ordered to close as officials enact more stringent restrictions aimed at mitigating the spread of coronavirus. Essential services, including grocery stores and pharmacies, must remain open as COVID-19 cases increase.March 16, 2020
Health News
All bars, dine-in restaurants must close in Philly suburbs, Gov. Tom Wolf orders
All bars and dine-in restaurants in the four suburban Philadelphia counties must close at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ordered late Sunday night. The action is his latest attempt to mitigate the spread of coronavirus in Pennsylvania.March 16, 2020
Penn Relays
Penn Relays canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
The 2020 Penn Relays have been canceled due to the continued spread of coronavirus throughout the world. It marks the first time the international event has been canceled in its 125-year history.March 15, 2020
Health News
Gov. Tom Wolf urges bars, restaurants to close in Philly suburbs to limit coronavirus spread
All bars and restaurants in the Philly suburbs should temporarily close to help slow the spread of coronavirus, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf clarified on Saturday as he enacted new social distancing efforts in Bucks and Chester counties. He previously had introduced mitigation efforts in Montgomery and Delaware counties.March 13, 2020
Children's Health
All Philly, suburban schools to close for two weeks, Gov. Wolf orders
All Pennsylvania schools must close for two weeks as health officials seek to slow the spread of coronavirus. Gov. Tom Wolf issued the order Friday afternoon but Philadelphia officials wanted to keep the School District of Philadelphia open.March 13, 2020
Health News
Delco retail outlets urged to close for two weeks as coronavirus cases increase
All non-essential Delaware County retail outlets should close for two weeks to mitigate spread of coronavirus, Gov. Tom Wolf urged Friday. The social distancing recommendations are similar to those implemented in Montgomery County. Pennsylvania now has 41 COVID-19 cases.March 12, 2020
Health News
Blood supply dwindling in Philly region as coronavirus scares donors away
The American Red Cross is struggling to maintain its blood supply in the Philadelphia area as coronavirus fears sweep the region. Donations have declined as blood drives have been called off.March 12, 2020
Children's Health
Philly officials ban mass gatherings as coronavirus concerns grow
Philadelphia officials are prohibiting gatherings of more than 1000 people, but are allowing the School District of Philadelphia's public schools to stay open as coronavirus cases spread in Pennsylvania.March 12, 2020
Health News
All Montgomery County schools, entertainment venues ordered to close by Gov. Tom Wolf
All Montgomery County schools, including universities, must close for at least two weeks as Pennsylvania officials seek to contain the spread of coronavirus.March 10, 2020
Illness
St. Patrick's Day parade called off as Philly confirms its first coronavirus case
A coronavirus case has been confirmed in Philadelphia, health officials announced. The city's first COVID-19 case comes as virus is gaining a stronger foothold within the United States, spreading to several states, including Pennsylvania.Just In
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