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Delaware’s COVID-19 public health emergency to end May 11
The state’s emergency order was first put in place March 23, 2020, as cases of COVID-19 started to spread throughout the state.
1 year ago
FDA will let some adults get a second boost of the bivalent COVID-19 shot
The decision to authorize a second booster is expected to be officially announced within the next two weeks.
2 years ago
Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don’t reenroll could get kicked off
With a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage.
2 years ago
US Open ‘very hopeful’ unvaccinated Novak Djokovic can play
Djokovic is a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19. Government rules still prevent him from entering the country.
2 years ago
Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells
The U.S. is ending its COVID-19 emergency declaration on May 11, which is too late for Djokovic to play at Indian Wells and Miami.
2 years ago
3 years since the pandemic wrecked attendance, kids still aren’t showing up to school
By some estimates, chronic absenteeism doubled during the pandemic. Now, about halfway through the most "normal" school year since 2020, the situation hasn't improved.
2 years ago
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines has faded, but local health workers are trying to get more people up-to-date with their immunization.
2 years ago
How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?
Here’s a look at what will stay and what will go once the emergency order is lifted.
2 years ago
Multiple COVID cases reported after in-person meetings at Delaware capitol
State health officials say multiple people, including Gov. John Carney, have tested positive for COVID-19 after a series of events in and around Legislative Hall.
2 years ago
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
It comes as lawmakers have already ended elements of the emergencies that kept millions of Americans insured during the pandemic.
2 years ago
FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy
The goal is to simplify vaccination against COVID and perhaps adopt an approach similar to that used for the flu vaccine.
2 years ago
Feds launch COVID-19 telemedicine study and pilot program in Berks County
The National Institutes of Health and telemedicine provider eMed will study how virtual COVID home testing and treatment could work on a large scale.
2 years ago
Philly schools lift temporary mask mandate as COVID cases remain steady
The district is one of just a few in the U.S. to require masks periodically this school year. Nearby Camden City School District also started the year with a mask mandate.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.
2 years ago
Delaware social service providers prepare for reduction in pandemic-era extra help
Many of the benefits and services made available as a result of the pandemic will be phased out once the Public Health Emergency is lifted.
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