
Public Health
He has cerebral palsy, and lauds state program to vaccinate him against COVID-19 at home
The state has partnered with independent pharmacies to put shots in the arms of vulnerable people at their homes.
3 years ago
‘SNL’ ditches audience, limits cast and crew amid omicron
The sketch comedy show announced Saturday afternoon that the night’s episode would tape without a live audience and with only limited cast and crew.
3 years ago
Philly launches COVID test giveaways at Saturday vaccine clinic. 9 more are scheduled next week
Participants were limited to two free kits, each of which contains two tests. The goal is to increase testing amid the current COVID surge.
3 years ago
The COVID-19 variant omicron now reported in New Castle and Montgomery Counties
The variant has infected four people in New Castle County, Delaware and one person in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
3 years ago
Biden’s vaccine-or-test rule for 84 million workers is back after court lifts stay
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted the stay on the Biden administration's vaccinate-or-test rule covering some 84 million workers. Deadline for the vaccine is Jan. 4.
3 years ago
Philly Health Department offering free at-home COVID tests at vaccine clinic Saturday
Residents can collect two free rapid COVID-19 test kits per person at Saturday morning’s vaccine clinic at Community Academy of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Washington vs. Eagles moved to Tuesday at 7 p.m. amid COVID outbreak
"As one source said, 'the league is getting pressure to move games,'" ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
3 years ago
Pfizer study tests extra COVID vaccine dose for kids under 5
It's not clear how much the study change will delay the quest for vaccinating the youngest children.
3 years ago
New CDC guidance encourages more testing to limit school quarantines
The announcement elevates and updates existing guidance that some schools around the country have already been following.
3 years ago
Philly to keep giving Johnson and Johnson vax – with new warning – following CDC recommendation
Advisors to the CDC voted unanimously to downgrade recommending the J&J vaccine because in rare cases it can cause serious blood clots.
3 years ago
Mandatory boosters: University of Delaware adds new vaccine requirement
University of Delaware students must receive a booster vaccine before the spring semester starts next year.
3 years ago
Far-right using COVID-19 theories to grow reach, study shows
White supremacists and far-right extremists are using the social media platform Telegram to expand their reach and recruit followers.
3 years ago