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With over 45,000 Philadelphians waiting for rent relief, the city is running out of money
Philly is distributing more funding than earlier in the pandemic, but many residents are still waiting.
4 years ago
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
Get a fan and get vaccinated, the CDC says in its safety tips for the holidays
Getting vaccinated, keeping a mask handy and social distancing remain at the top of the CDC's guidance for people wanting to avoid the coronavirus.
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
Are you pregnant? The CDC really wants you to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The CDC says cases of COVID-19 in symptomatic, pregnant people have a higher risk of admission into intensive care and a 70% increased risk of death.
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
Obesity rates rise during pandemic, fueled by stress, job loss, sedentary lifestyle
The pandemic only exacerbated a problem that was already quickly accelerating in the last decade.
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
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