Health & Science

The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel.

School districts across the region are trying to navigate the current COVID-19 wave, sometimes drawing different conclusions about what's best for students and staff.

The virus, vaccines, and variants had our attention all year long, from tweaking precautions and treating cases to boosters. There’s much more to know.

Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can apply for reimbursement from the federal government for up to $9,000 to cover the cost of funeral expenses.

Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home. But that convenience comes with a catch.

The Eagles are hoping to secure a playoff spot with a strong finish to the season.

The group’s management agency says RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday evening, and another member, Suga, tested positive on Friday.

The $10 billion infrared observatory is intended as the successor to the aging Hubble Space Telescope.

Philadelphia has witnessed a scramble for at-home COVID test kits, as a national market shortage has made them increasingly difficult to find.

Airlines including Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are canceling dozens of flights because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19.

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The film presents the work of Mark Moline and Project Recover, a collaborative trying to repatriate the remains of those still missing from World War II.

U.S. Sen. Coons of Delaware says he’s experiencing “minimal symptoms” after testing positive for the coronavirus Wednesday night.

The department began giving away tests Saturday at a series of community events that have seen high demand and people waiting in long lines to get the kits.

The Food and Drug Administration authorization comes one day after the agency cleared a competing drug from Pfizer.