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U.S. opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+
The government is trying to get ahead of rising coronavirus cases that experts fear could snowball into a winter surge with upcoming holiday travel.
3 years ago
Pandemic or no, kids are still getting — and spreading — head lice
With kids back in school, business is picking back up for professional delousers. But how are kids getting head lice if they're physically distancing in the classroom?
3 years ago
Montgomery County’s MontcoStrong grant program helped them, businesses report in survey
The $42 million program, established using CARES Act funding, helped small businesses and nonprofits during the pandemic.
3 years ago
Local health experts fear the rush to authorize boosters for all adults failed to consider risk
Though the benefits of a third shot are clear, health experts warn the risks for young healthy adults — especially men — should be considered.
3 years ago
Philadelphia health officials concerned about winter COVID surge
Philadelphia health officials urge residents to use caution, and get their COVID-19 boosters, over the winter and the upcoming holidays.
3 years ago
There’s an app to help prove vax status, but experts say choose wisely
A wide array of apps will display your vaccination status, but privacy experts say they don't all do the same thing.
3 years ago
U.S. offering investment to boost COVID-19 vaccine capacity
The initiative comes as the Biden White House has faced growing pressure at home and abroad over inequity in the global vaccine supply.
3 years ago
Vaccine Champion Program combats misinformation
The program is a collaboration between Philly Counts, Independence Public Media Foundation, and FunTimes Magazine.
3 years ago
Listen 6:00Boosters for all adults in U.S. closer with panel meeting set
The panel advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in setting vaccination recommendations for U.S. doctors and the general public.
3 years ago
Pa. mask mandate must expire Dec. 4, judge rules in latest twist
A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday said an order that requires masks inside K-12 schools and child care facilities to contain the coronavirus must expire Dec. 4.
3 years ago
U.S. COVID cases start to rise again as the holidays approach
The country is now averaging more than 83,000 cases a day — about a 14% increase compared to a week ago, and 12% more than two weeks ago.
3 years ago
Amid stable COVID rates, Pa. school officials tout success of reopening
So far, school reopenings in Pennsylvania haven’t triggered a wave of COVID cases or hospitalizations.
3 years ago
Pfizer asks FDA to OK promising COVID-19 pill
The company's filing comes as new infections are rising once again, driven mainly by hot spots in states where colder weather is driving more Americans indoors.
3 years ago
Austria and Germany impose restrictions on unvaccinated people as COVID cases surge
Austria has placed some 2 million unvaccinated people on partial lockdown. Similar restrictions in Berlin have been placed on people who aren't fully vaccinated.
3 years ago
Pfizer agrees to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer said it would grant a license for the pill to the Geneva-based Medicines Patent Pool, which would let generic drug companies produce the pill for use in 95 countries.
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