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.

john@phillyvoice.com

March 12, 2020

Children's Health

Philly officials ban mass gatherings as coronavirus concerns grow

by John Kopp

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

by John Kopp

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

by John Kopp

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.

March 8, 2020

Illness

Montgomery County now has five coronavirus cases

by John Kopp

Montgomery County has two presumptive coronavirus cases, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Saturday, March 7, 2020. That brings the state's COVID-19 case total to four. The new cases came one day after Wolf announced the first two cases, including one in Delaware County.

March 6, 2020

Mental Health

As coronavirus spreads, here are tips to manage your anxiety

by John Kopp

As coronavirus spreads across the United States, so is anxiety about COVID-19. Psychology experts offer tips to manage that anxiety and avoid panic. Among them: grounding exercises and mindfulness.

March 6, 2020

Illness

Delco patient among Pennsylvania's first two coronavirus cases

by John Kopp

Pennsylvania has its first two coronavirus cases, including one in Delaware County and another in Wayne County, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Friday, March 6.

March 5, 2020

Illness

New Jersey reports second presumptive coronavirus case

by John Kopp

New Jersey officials announced the state's second presumed coronavirus case on Thursday, March 5, one day after reporting the first case. The first victim, a man in his 30s, has been hospitalized in Bergen County since Tuesday. Health officials stress that risk of infection remains low for most residents.

February 28, 2020

Adult Health

Philly's soda tax having little effect on consumption habits, Drexel study finds

by John Kopp

Philadelphia's soda tax has had little impact on the amount of sugary drinks that residents consume, according to a study conducted by Drexel University. The 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax was enacted in January 2017. It was among the first sweetened beverage taxes in the United States.

February 27, 2020

Health News

Jimmy John's linked to E. coli outbreak – again

by John Kopp

Clover sprouts sold at Jimmy John's is linked to an E. coli outbreak that has infected 14 people in five states. The CDC issued a food safety alert just days after the FDA warned the national chain about its repeated ties to food contamination.

February 27, 2020

Health News

FTC seeking to block Jefferson Health from acquiring Einstein Healthcare Network

by John Kopp

The Federal Trade Commission is attempting to block Jefferson Health's acquisition of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, claiming the proposed merger would reduce competition for health care services in both Philadelphia and Montgomery County.