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Chesco says it could inoculate 33,000 people a week. It just needs the vaccines
Because of supply issues, the county has administered more than 18,400 first doses and more than 9,000 second doses to date.
3 years ago
Return to in-person school in Philly delayed again, mediation results expected Monday
The weeks-long conflict between the School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union is said to be nearing a conclusion.
3 years ago
Philly’s vaccine supply flowing to some wealthy suburbs 4 times faster than many city neighborhoods
Residents of dozens of suburban ZIP codes are being vaccinated using city supply at rates almost four times that of the least vaccinated areas of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Nursing homes in some N.J. counties can soon resume in-person visits
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced that visitation will only restart in counties with less serious coronavirus infection rates.
3 years ago
Mask-wearing chefs learn new tricks to cook with limited sense of smell and taste
Tasting and smelling food have been a challenge for chefs working with masks during the pandemic. Here’s how they’re finding workarounds to make delicious meals.
3 years ago
Biden Administration to deliver 25 million masks to health centers and food banks
The White House said in a press release that the masks will be available between March and May, and are expected to benefit some 12 to 15 million Americans.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy says he’s committed to equitable vaccine distribution
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is reiterating his commitment to equitable coronavirus vaccine distribution as the state inches closer to 1.8 million shots delivered.
3 years ago
Geisinger allowed employees’ relatives to skip vaccine line
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said it was unaware that Geisinger had arranged for family members to be inoculated until alerted by The Associated Press.
3 years ago
High-end medical provider let ineligible people skip COVID-19 vaccine line
One Medical has been allowing ineligible people to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Staff questioned what they saw as inappropriate, internal documents obtained by NPR show.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Montco now pre-registering vaccinations by phone
Montgomery County residents who pre-register by phone will get a call back notifying them of openings for vaccination appointments.
3 years ago
States pass their own virus aid, not waiting on Washington
Governors and lawmakers say their state spending is targeted at Americans who remain desperate for help nearly a year after the pandemic began shuttering businesses.
3 years ago
FDA says J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID; final decision soon
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
3 years ago
Here’s how to sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey
Trying to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem, or Mercer counties? WHYY has answers.
3 years ago
Here’s how to sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Delaware
Trying to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties? WHYY has answers.
3 years ago
Here’s how to sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania
Trying to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties? WHYY has answers.
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