Health

The updates come as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalization are all rising again and the U.S. hovers around 800,000 pandemic deaths.

So far, 251 people have signed up. Researchers are seeking 1,000 adults and 300 children to participate.

At least 70% of state employees are vaccinated, N.J. health officials said. All but seven state agencies that reported numbers have even higher vaccination rates.

“We're making every effort to make sure the current surge doesn't affect our ability to take care of non-COVID patients.”

At least five school districts in the Philadelphia suburbs are no longer requiring face masks to be worn by students and staff.

Alison Beam had served in an acting role since January, when Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf tapped her to replace Dr. Rachel Levine.

The mandate will start on Jan. 3, 2022. Restaurant employees will also have to show that they are vaccinated.

The state is one of only seven that do not require reimbursement for virtual visits, meaning patients must deal with uneven insurance coverage.

Demand is high, and appointments in and around Philadelphia are at a premium right now. But super vaccination clinics probably won’t be back.

After a week of virtual hearings, the N.J. Assembly will once again meet in person. It comes after a judge denied a GOP request to block the State House COVID-19 policy.

A mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Montgomery County Sunday helped nearly 2,000 5-11 year old kids get protection against the virus.

Self-testing kits remain expensive and hard to find. The reasons go back to the approach the U.S. took from the outset in developing tests.

Even as cases continue to crop up, the NFL and NHL have no current plans to follow the NBA’s lead of requiring an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Delco leaders met with Pennsylvania health officials on Thursday to give the final presentation about rolling out the agency in January.