Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for U.S. seniors
Nursing homes leaders are redoubling efforts to get staff and residents boosted with the new version of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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If you don’t want to give COVID-19 for Christmas, experts recommend the bivalent booster
Just under 14% of Pennsylvanians, age five or older, have gotten the shot, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Delaware County Health Department offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to residents
During the first three Fridays of December, residents can pick up tests at the county Wellness Centers in Yeadon and Chester from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Gathering again? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving
Here are some tips to keep everyone safe and healthy this Thanksgiving, from cooking the turkey to avoiding the 'triple-demic.'
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New Jersey health officials are recruiting children under 5 for COVID bivalent vaccine trials
Children under 5 years old are the last remaining group of people who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 bivalent vaccines.
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New omicron subvariants now dominant in the U.S., raising fears of a winter surge
Two new omicron subvariants have become dominant in the United States, raising fears they could fuel yet another surge of COVID-19 infections.
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Omicron boosters for kids 5-12 are cleared by the FDA. The CDC’s OK is the last step
The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave.
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Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way
Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.
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How Biden’s declaring the pandemic ‘over’ complicates efforts to fight COVID
Biden's comments — made as officials try to convince Americans to get a new booster shot — were "unfortunate," several epidemiologists said.
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Joe Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells us
While cases have decreased dramatically, there are still thousands of cases being reported across the world.
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Slow start to omicron booster rollout could signal new normal in Delaware Valley
Early demand for the new COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines is off to a slow start. Health providers and residents say It could be the new normal.
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So you haven’t caught COVID yet. Does that mean you’re a superdodger?
Just as with HIV, some people have been exposed multiple times to COVID, but never had symptoms and never tested positive.
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Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no
New booster shots have arrived and social distancing guidelines have eased but COVID-19 infections aren't going away anytime soon.
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Nearly 8 million kids lost a parent or primary caregiver to the pandemic
A study finds numbers far higher than previously thought. India has the greatest number of kids affected. The U.S. has 250,000 kids in this category but lags behind in aid.
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Should I get an omicron booster shot? Delaware Valley experts share what you need to know
New COVID-19 booster vaccines are making their debut this fall, and they’ll be available to most adults.
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