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In a statement, elected officials from Montco, Delco, Bucks, and Chesco say a single regional site will “compromise equitable distribution.”

Advocates say more outreach and walk-up access could help bridge the gap.

Moderna will test its vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as six months old.

Citing the need for in-person instruction, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy expects students and teachers to be “safely” back in the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year.

“Many of these areas with profound disparities have a history of redlining, showing a direct link between historical racism and the health effects of today."

Camden County-run vaccination sites are booked through October, but appointments are still available at the FEMA-supported site in Camden which closes Friday.

Starting March 17, anyone in Delaware over the age of 50 will be eligible to get a vaccine at their local pharmacy. Medical providers will still prioritize high-risk groups.

Walk-up appointments will be available to Philly residents eligible in Phases 1A and 1B who can show ID or proof of address from 22 ZIP codes.

Although liver diseases still affect more men, younger women are driving the increase in deaths, a trend that began several years ago and is now supercharged by the pandemic.

Researchers hope to learn about the effectiveness of the vaccine for kids ages 6 months to less than 12 years old. Moderna plans to enroll roughly 6,750 children in eight U.S.

The rise of online classes means students can now attend college from anywhere, including beachside.

The switch from invite-only is intended to close the gap in vaccination rate, which varies widely across the city.

In lower-income countries and among certain at-risk populations, reliable data aren't always available.

A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that 3 feet may be as safe as 6 feet, so long as everyone is masked.

Philly began allowing walk-ins this weekend after noticing that some of its appointment slots were going unclaimed, health officials said.