Health & Science

The first thing to know about a new comet that has appeared in the evening sky is that it's one big ice ball: about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) across.

Indoor parties in beach towns, but not activity on beaches, are responsible for some coronavirus cases in New Jersey, a state health official said.

The order stipulates that only gatherings of 25 and fewer people should be permitted indoors, and gatherings outdoors should be limited to 250 people.

The testing at pharmacies will begin with a pilot program at one store in each of the state’s three counties and soon expand, public health officials said.

They are now the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.

The vaccine will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.

People from Delaware who travel to Pennsylvania and New Jersey will no longer be required to quarantine for 14 days.

Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the second Pennsylvania legislator to contract the virus.

Two of the employees were asymptomatic, according to restaurant management.

The coronavirus pandemic could push up to 132 million people into hunger by the end of 2020, according to a new United Nations report.

In the age of COVID-19, most people follow social-distancing and mask-wearing guidelines when they enter retail stores and restaurants. But then there are the nightmare custom

While a majority of Americans support wearing masks, widespread and consistent compliance has proven difficult to maintain in communities across the country.

Pointing to the coronavirus’ disproportionate impact on people of color, more than 1000 workers at the CDC call on the agency to declare racism a public health crisis.

When Pa. ordered a coronavirus shutdown in March, things were clear: Stay home. Four months later, localized rules make safety seem open to interpretation.

Youngsters 2 and over must wear masks, but child care providers worry it will hinder language development, monitoring for allergic reactions, and more.