Coronavirus Pandemic

Sporting events and live theater announced cancellations amid major increases in new coronavirus cases, in large part because of the omicron variant.

Moderna said its current FDA-approved 50-microgram booster shot increased antibody levels against omicron 37-fold compared to pre-booster levels.

Their announcements on Sunday of breakthrough infections come as the country deals with another surge in cases and the emergence of the omicron variant.

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The state has partnered with independent pharmacies to put shots in the arms of vulnerable people at their homes.

Participants were limited to two free kits, each of which contains two tests. The goal is to increase testing amid the current COVID surge.

The federal agency separately says there will be no citations of companies regarding its testing requirements before Feb. 9.

The variant has infected four people in New Castle County, Delaware and one person in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

You do not need an email address and no credit card is required. Officials say the new program is to increase access and availability of tests.

Residents can collect two free rapid COVID-19 test kits per person at Saturday morning’s vaccine clinic at Community Academy of Philadelphia.

While it’s not clear how the student contracted COVID, and minors tend to have much milder coronavirus symptoms on the whole, the current wave of new cases has many on edge.

"As one source said, 'the league is getting pressure to move games,'" ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

The announcement elevates and updates existing guidance that some schools around the country have already been following.

Advisors to the CDC voted unanimously to downgrade recommending the J&J vaccine because in rare cases it can cause serious blood clots.

University of Delaware students must receive a booster vaccine before the spring semester starts next year.