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Biden to extend order limiting pandemic evictions
The federal eviction moratorium, implemented through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is intended to help tenants who have been battered economically
2 days ago
The plan could keep some of the most vulnerable in Montco from getting the vaccine for months.
2 days ago
It may be weeks until Philadelphia teachers can get the coronavirus vaccine
Health Commissioner Thomas Farley recommended Philadelphia teachers who live in the surrounding suburbs try to get the vaccine in their respective areas.
3 days ago
Philadelphia is launching a COVID-19 vaccine sign-up. What about the one that exists?
More than 60,000 people have already entered information at Philly Fighting COVID’s site. The city says the data won’t be shared because it isn’t an official registry.
3 days ago
Pa. vaccine guidelines expand to 65 and older, those with high risk medical conditions 16-64
The state of Pennsylvania and city of Philadelphia expand vaccine eligibility - but with differing guidelines.
3 days ago
People aged 65 and up can register for an appointment at mass vaccination events that start Friday, but public health officials urge patience because supplies are limited.
3 days ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Vaccine appointment delays; hospitalizations level off
Just days after N.J. expanded the eligibility requirements to get a coronavirus vaccine, health officials warned that residents may have to wait to schedule an appointment.
3 days ago
‘Shameful’: US virus deaths top 400K as Trump leaves office
It is just short of the estimated 409,000 Americans who died in 2019 of strokes, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, flu and pneumonia combined.
3 days ago
3 questions and the emerging answers about COVID-19 vaccine protection
Can someone who has been vaccinated still spread the disease? Will the vaccine remain effective as the virus itself evolves? How long will the vaccine's protection last?
3 days ago
Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 US states amid winter surge
The new COVID variant is already spreading in the U.S., and the CDC has warned that it will probably become the dominant version in the country by March.
3 days ago
‘I’ve tried everything’: Pandemic has cut options for kids with mental illness
When schools closed, children with severe mental illnesses were cut off from the services they'd come to rely on. Many have since spiraled into ERs and even police custody.
4 days ago
On MLK Day, Dr. Ala Stanford calls on Biden to send National Guard to support vaccination efforts
“Bring them here to help us,” said Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium founder Dr. Ala Stanford, speaking Monday at Girard College’s MLK Day of Service.
4 days ago
New CDC guidelines bring more confusion about COVID-19 vaccine
With new recommendations, states are scrambling to update their phases. The Health Desk Help Desk answers more questions on when you can get the vaccine.
4 days ago
Philly police: Face masks are the ‘number one obstacle’ for homicide investigators
The department’s homicide clearance rate dropped significantly last year. Police say shooters wearing face masks is a big reason why.
6 days ago
Flying into Philly from abroad? You’ll need to prove you don’t have COVID
The airlines are running point on the new CDC requirement, which will be enforced at PHL Airport.
7 days ago
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