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2 Philly elementary schools tagged with anti-mask graffiti as students return to school
The messages, one of which instructed children not to wear masks, were painted on the sidewalks outside Meredith and Nebinger Elementary Schools in South Philly.
1 year ago
Philly, Camden schools to temporarily return to mandatory masking
The mask mandates follow rising COVID, flu, and RSV cases across the Delaware Valley.
1 year ago
Philly Fighting Covid founder files lawsuit against Drexel University
The lawsuit calls Drexel's investigation into Doroshin's conduct and resulting disciplinary process "deeply flawed."
1 year ago
U.S. will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The increase in COVID cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls.
1 year ago
It’s not too late to get a COVID booster — especially for older adults
"It's just really critical that [people] — especially those at high risk — understand the value of getting vaccinated and making sure they stay up to date on their boosters."
1 year ago
Camden schools to return to masking for 2 weeks after winter break
The district's decision comes amid rising COVID, flu, and RSV cases.
1 year ago
You can order free COVID tests again by mail
People are gathering indoors for the holidays, and there's been an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The federal government says you should test often to try to prevent virus spread.
1 year ago
Philly schools will require masking for 2 weeks following winter break
The school district’s decision comes amid concerns of the "tripledemic" of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu), and COVID-19.
1 year ago
Tips to keep you and your family safe from the tripledemic during the holidays
NPR asked a handful of public health experts how to approach a holiday season with not one but three respiratory pathogens helping fill hospitals: COVID, the flu and RSV.
1 year ago
Authorities are urging indoor masking in major cities as the ‘tripledemic’ rages
The CDC is advising people to practice indoor masking in nearly a tenth of U.S. counties, as three highly contagious respiratory viruses sweep the country.
1 year ago
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for U.S. seniors
Nursing homes leaders are redoubling efforts to get staff and residents boosted with the new version of the COVID-19 vaccine.
1 year ago
If you don’t want to give COVID-19 for Christmas, experts recommend the bivalent booster
Just under 14% of Pennsylvanians, age five or older, have gotten the shot, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
1 year ago
Delaware County Health Department offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to residents
During the first three Fridays of December, residents can pick up tests at the county Wellness Centers in Yeadon and Chester from 2 to 4 p.m.
1 year ago
Gathering again? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving
Here are some tips to keep everyone safe and healthy this Thanksgiving, from cooking the turkey to avoiding the 'triple-demic.'
1 year ago
New Jersey health officials are recruiting children under 5 for COVID bivalent vaccine trials
Children under 5 years old are the last remaining group of people who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 bivalent vaccines.
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