Health & Science

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

For the next two weeks, restaurants may accept a negative COVID-19 test from the past 24 hours in lieu of proof of full vaccination.

Get your first booster if you haven’t already, the experts say. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk asked some of them what we know about additional shots.

Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff.

The Governor and First Lady tested themselves after a recent known non-family contact in their home.

Health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.

Some schools are extending their winter break, while others are opting to go virtual.