
Public Health
White House: 92% of federal workers under mandate are vaccinated
The administration’s vaccine mandate seems to be working, with no apparent disruption to law enforcement, intelligence-gathering or holiday travel.
3 years ago
I’m fully vaccinated and I also had COVID. Do I need a booster?
Booster shots have been authorized for all U.S. adults, and the government is urging people to get them. But what if you've already had COVID and the vaccine?
3 years ago
Does Delaware’s new COVID-19 spike portend a long infected winter? Health officials worried it does
With Thanksgiving upon us and December’s holidays looming, concern grows among Delaware health leaders about ‘bad outcomes’ from indoor gatherings.
3 years ago
Vaccines making Thanksgiving easier, but COVID hot spots remain
More than 500,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 since last Thanksgiving, for an overall death toll of over 770,000.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: State pushes boosters, especially in under-vaccinated areas
State Police will be helping to set up clinics in Burlington and Somerset counties in the coming weeks. A Gloucester County site has been operating since September.
3 years ago
How COVID shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants
When the virus spreads unseen and unabated, health experts say, more people contract it and variants may arise.
3 years ago
Health officials stress COVID-19 booster shot before the holidays
All adults who received the initial vaccine are now eligible to further boost their immunity, CDC says.
3 years ago
What COVID-19 precautions should I take over the holidays?
Thursday will be our second pandemic Thanksgiving. The vaccines have helped, but there are still steps we can take to keep everyone safe.
3 years ago
Listen 4:17New hurdle for COVID-19 home testing — the holiday season
The holiday season could strain COVID-19 home test supplies as more Americans try to screen themselves before Thanksgiving and other family gatherings.
3 years ago
Philadelphia lags behind nationwide average in vaccination rate for children
Even as some parents may hesitate, the evidence indicates that the doses for children — which are lower than those for adults — are safe and effective.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all city employees by mid-January
Mayor Jim Kenney announced Philadelphia will require that all city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-January.
3 years ago
Thousands of Camden County Starbucks customers potentially exposed to hepatitis A
Health officials are urging customers at a Blackwood Clementon Road coffee shop to get vaccinated for hep A.
3 years ago
U.S. opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+
The government is trying to get ahead of rising coronavirus cases that experts fear could snowball into a winter surge with upcoming holiday travel.
3 years ago