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Why is it so hard to get a COVID test in Philly?
Frustrated residents and some providers describe high demand, but the city has no plans to add capacity.
4 years ago
J&J seeks FDA clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses
J&J said it filed a request with the FDA to authorize boosters for people 18 and older who previously received the company's one-shot vaccine.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: South Jersey now leads the state in the number of infections
South Jersey has seen an increase in COVID infections; double what the positivity rate was one year ago.
4 years ago
What about boosters for people who didn’t get the Pfizer vaccine?
Health experts advise patience, and caution against stressing boosters in lieu of vaccinating the unvaccinated.
4 years ago
Listen 4:10American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations
A key White House adviser talked about the matter with the CEOs of American, Delta, and Southwest, according to people familiar with the situation.
4 years ago
US hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall
It took 3 ½ months for the U.S. to go from 600,000 to 700,000 deaths, driven by the variant’s rampant spread through unvaccinated Americans.
4 years ago
Prisons, border wall: How GOP is looking to use COVID money
What qualifies as fighting COVID-19 or promoting economic recovery is often left up to the people spending the money.
4 years ago
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
If cleared, Merck's drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight the pandemic.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Resources offered for young people dealing with mental health challenges
Noting an increase in children dealing with anxiety and depression, N.J. launched a new corner of its COVID-19 website dedicated to resources for young people.
4 years ago
The health team was at SEPTA’s Norristown Transportation Center, and Gov. Tom Wolf got a closer look.
4 years ago
Philly targeting neighborhoods with low vaccination rates for booster shots
Philadelphia health officials say you can expect a text from the city if you qualify for a booster shot and are in a neighborhood with low vaccination rates.
4 years ago
Mask opt-out legislation clears Pa. Senate committee
The bill would hand the ultimate decision on masking at school to parents and guardians.
4 years ago
Delaware to require teachers, school staff to get vaxxed or face weekly tests
Teachers will no longer be exempted from Delaware’s mandate for all state workers to get their COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: State will pay $500 to people who return to the workforce
N.J. has launched a new program to incentivize job seekers and employers, in hopes of addressing the labor shortage.
4 years ago
Who’s eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
The categories have expanded beyond just people who are immunocompromised. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk offers some basic booster answers.
4 years ago
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