Health

Saturday's total of 299,087 new cases marks a new single-day high for the U.S. Meanwhile, vaccination campaigns are off to a disorganized start.

Weeks after the rollout of the first coronavirus vaccine, questions continue to pour in from readers and listeners on when it'll be more readily available.

Another post-holiday spike is likely as the new calendar year begins. But health experts also look forward to the vaccine rollout picking up steam.

The new strain, which likely originated in the U.K., has spread to more than 30 countries across continents. Meanwhile, the U.S. saw record COVID deaths in December.

In less than two months, the country doubled its total number of infections, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

With bad pandemic news and endless social distancing, it can already feel like the longest winter ever. But keeping up nourishing bonds of human connection is possible.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order in November imposing new coronavirus rules on public and private employers.

The combination of winter and the possibility of a pandemic-related wave of evictions is putting extra pressure on shelters to prepare for an influx of people.

Six employees at the Berks Family Residential center have tested positive for coronavirus in the last two months.

Owners and gym patrons say safety precautions made restrictions in November and December unnecessary. Others say data suggests a different conclusion.

China authorized its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, adding a shot that could see wide use in poorer countries as the virus surges back around the globe.

Leaders of the federal effort Operation Warp Speed said the U.S. has deployed around 14 million vaccine doses as of Wednesday with just 2.1 million Americans vaccinated.

Still waiting for permanent homes, several people moved from Center City are unhappy with their new surroundings.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the infection found in Southern California during an online conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

A half million New Jersey residents depending on pandemic unemployment benefits that expired Saturday, and renewed a day later, can breathe a little easier this week.