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A member of the Salt Lake County Health Department COVID-19 testing staff performs a test on Gary Mackelprang outside the Salt Lake County Health Department Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Salt Lake City
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CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine

U.S. health officials also clarified that the guidance applies to school kids as well as adults.

3 years ago

Long lines for testing are becoming the norm in Delaware, like this site that is open Tuesdays at Sixth and King streets in Wilmington
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In just the last seven days, 1 in 50 Delawareans tested positive for COVID-19

Gov. John Carney isn’t putting in any new restrictions, but is urging people to avoid indoor social gatherings during the historic surge.

3 years ago

People line up to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing site in Washington, DC
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More than 1 million Americans were diagnosed with COVID over the long holiday weekend

The U.S. hit a new record high for infections in a single day on Monday, with 1,082,549 new cases recorded. Hospitalizations are also on the rise, but not at the same rate.

3 years ago

People line up to receive COVID-19 test kits in New York
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Philly Health Department warns of possible COVID-19 testing scam

The city is investigating reports of COVID-19 testing sites that claimed to be affiliated with FEMA. The federal agency does not have any Philly testing clinics at this time.

3 years ago

A woman receives a booster shot at a pop-up vaccination clinic in Las Vegas on Dec. 21.
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The CDC now recommends Pfizer boosters after 5 months, not 6

In a statement, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said urged eligible Americans to receive a booster as soon as possible.

3 years ago

Health care workers administer nasal swabs to drivers and passengers at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
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Omicron upends return to U.S. schools and workplaces

Across the U.S., new COVID-19 cases have tripled in the past two weeks to over 400,000 a day, the highest level on record, amid a rush by many Americans to get tested.

3 years ago

A woman stands near signs at University Hospital's COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark
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N.J. hospitals planning for staff shortages as COVID-19 surges

N.J. health officials said they expect hospitals to be down about 30% of their staff because of illness. The state is calling in strike teams to help.

3 years ago

An empty classroom
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Officials are determined to keep schools open, despite omicron

As the pandemic slides into a fifth school semester, there is less appetite than ever among U.S. leaders for schools to go remote.

3 years ago

Nurses stand at a COVID testing area
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Hospitals, prisons, parks restrict visitors as Delaware COVID emergency goes into effect

With coronavirus cases soaring, Gov. John Carney has reissued a state of emergency order as hospitals, prisons, and parks are limiting visitors to stop the spread.

3 years ago

A winter storm delivers heavy snow to the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Congress’ doctor wants ‘maximal telework’ amid virus surge

The seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol's testing center has grown from less than 1% to more than 13%.

3 years ago

Staff at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site talk to people waiting in line
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Wolf administration opens new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Delco

The first hour of COVID-19 testing at the site each day will be reserved for first responders, EMS personnel, and health care workers.

3 years ago

A sign is pictured for Main Line Health
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Main Line Health pauses elective procedures, surgeries for 2 weeks due to COVID

"Our top priority at all times is the safety and health of our patients and staff," Main Line Health said.

3 years ago

File photo: In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pa
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Montgomery County school staff member dies from complications of COVID-19: Officials

District officials said Brittany Lauderback, a Colonial Elementary School staff member, passed away on Sunday.

3 years ago

Keidy Ventura receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges

Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed.

3 years ago

A nurse practitioner works in an office at a Planned Parenthood clinic as containers of the medication used to end an early pregnancy sits on a table nearby
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The FDA updated abortion pill guidelines. What it means for Philly and Pa.

Planned Parenthood now offers mail-order medication, but state-run health insurance still won’t cover it.

3 years ago

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