Health & Science
As virus surges, Philadelphians scramble for at-home COVID-19 tests
The Philadelphia Health Department says it’s continuing to place orders for more rapid at-home testing kits, but supply is constrained nationwide.
2 years ago
‘Situation dire’ in hospitals as Delaware nears pandemic highs
“Our ability to continue to provide care is without a doubt threatened as the volumes threaten to increase” after the holidays. “This is a balancing act every single day.”
2 years ago
A staffing shortage has left people with intellectual and developmental disabilities without essential services and their families without desperately needed help.
2 years ago
Covid and staying safe over the holidays
Covid infections are rising and the highly contagious Omicron variant is spreading. Should we change our holiday plans or can we be celebrating together?
Air Date: December 21, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:13With omicron now dominant, depleted U.S. hospitals struggle to prepare for the worst
Understaffed hospitals are already coping with increased patient demand heading into the holidays. They have few options to expand if omicron creates a huge new wave of COVID.
2 years ago
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of U.S. COVID-19 cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in omicron's share of infections in only one week.
2 years ago
‘Spread cheer, not COVID’: N.J. officials urge boosters, testing ahead of holidays
In the state’s final coronavirus briefing of 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey is seeing daily case counts hitting levels not seen since mid-January of this year.
2 years ago
COVID is again raging across the U.S. just as Americans gather for the holidays
Sporting events and live theater announced cancellations amid major increases in new coronavirus cases, in large part because of the omicron variant.
2 years ago
Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Moderna said its current FDA-approved 50-microgram booster shot increased antibody levels against omicron 37-fold compared to pre-booster levels.
2 years ago
Sens. Booker and Warren test positive for breakthrough COVID
Their announcements on Sunday of breakthrough infections come as the country deals with another surge in cases and the emergence of the omicron variant.
2 years ago
What do I need to know about the omicron variant?
Is omicron more contagious? Does omicron cause more severe illness than delta? WHYY's Health Desk Help Desk shares what you need to know about the fast-spreading variant.
2 years ago
Listen 5:21COVID cases are up on Philly’s college campuses, and universities are starting to react
Many schools force you to toggle between several pages to get an accurate picture of the situation.
2 years ago
Ready to get the COVID vaccine? Here’s how to book it in your state
Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine has rapidly expanded in recent weeks. As of April 19, everyone over age 16 is eligible to get vaccinated in every state.
2 years ago
Restaurants anxious as omicron, high food costs take toll
They’re squeezed by labor shortages and skyrocketing food costs and the omicron variant is looming.
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