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Health & Science

A nurse marks a coronavirus vaccination card with a third
NPR
Health

The vaccines work against severe disease. Here’s why boosters are still a good idea

Vaccines still do a solid job at warding off hospitalization from omicron. Scientists explain how boosters help and the best timing to get one.

3 years ago

City residents wait in a line extending around the block to receive free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits in Philadelphia
Health

COVID cases are climbing, but region’s hospitals say the load isn’t overwhelming — at least not yet

An informal survey of the region’s health systems indicates this newest wave of virus cases hasn’t knocked them off their feet — at least not yet.

3 years ago

The line outside the Lillian Lillian Marrero Library stretched around three sides of a full city block. (Liz Tung/WHYY)
Health

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.

3 years ago

A registered nurse prepares to enter a COVID-19 patient's room
Health

‘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.”

3 years ago

Lisa Stagon sits with her son Chris on the couch
Health

Low pay is causing a staffing crisis for disability care. Advocates say Pa.’s plan to raise wages isn’t enough

A staffing shortage has left people with intellectual and developmental disabilities without essential services and their families without desperately needed help.

3 years ago

Nurse Sheena Davis administers a dose of a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Radio Times
Health

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

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U.S. Army Critical Care Nurse Captain Edward Rauch Jr. writes on the room door of a COVID-19 patient
NPR
Health

With 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.

3 years ago

City residents wait in a line extending around the block
Health

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.

3 years ago

Makda Yesuf (center) and her son Jaden wait in line at a COVID-19 walk-in testing site
Health

‘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.

3 years ago

People wait in line at a COVID-19 testing site in Times Square
NPR
Health

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.

3 years ago

Medical staff and volunteers prepare shots of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
NPR
Health

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.

3 years ago

In this July 22, 2020 file photo, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Health

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.

3 years ago

A person takes COVID-19 test at mobile testing site near Grand Central Terminal on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in New York. The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the U.S. before the middle of this week, had been discovered in at least five states by the end of Thursday, showing yet again how mutations of the virus can circumnavigate the globe with speed and ease
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

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.

3 years ago

Listen 5:21
Locust Walk on the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Health
Billy Penn

COVID 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.

3 years ago

How do you get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? The answer varies by state.
(Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

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.

3 years ago

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