
Public Health
ChristianaCare edict for visitors — show vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
Delaware’s largest hospital system says it wants to create the safest environment possible for patients, staff, and visitors.
4 years ago
Most City Council members back Philly teachers union’s call for wider student COVID testing
Nine members of the City Council have joined the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers in calling for the school district to continue testing for asymptomatic students.
4 years ago
Kimmel Center rolls out new vaccine mandate ahead of September reopening
The Kimmel Center also confirmed it will enforce Philadelphia’s mask mandate throughout its locations.
4 years ago
All New Jersey school and state employees must be fully vaccinated by October
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a vaccine mandate that not only covers all pre-K-12 school employees, but state workers as well.
4 years ago
Breakthrough COVID infections add even more chaos to school’s start in 2021
Some kids are getting sick, or passing the coronavirus to vaccinated family and friends. It's all unnerving to many parents. "It felt like a terrible head cold," one dad says.
4 years ago
New evidence points to antibodies as a reliable indicator of vaccine protection
After vaccination, antibody levels can help predict how much protection a COVID shot offers. The finding could speed up the development of future vaccines.
4 years ago
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.
4 years ago
Facebook’s most viewed article in early 2021 raised doubt about COVID vaccine
A news story suggesting the COVID-19 vaccine may have been involved in a doctor's death was the most viewed link on Facebook in the U.S. in the first three months of the year.
4 years ago
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
As re-openings across the country are threatened by a rise in COVID-19 cases, pop-up creators and hosts are asking, “What next?”
4 years ago
1st Black trans woman on presidential HIV/AIDS panel seeks to focus on equality
Tori Cooper recently became the first Black transgender woman to serve on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
4 years ago
A Texas lab performs crucial testing for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine
The government says people who were vaccinated against COVID-19 eight months ago will need a booster.
4 years ago
Hershey native Pulisic tests positive for virus ahead of World Cup qualifiers
United States soccer star Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks before United States players begin reporting for camp.
4 years ago
Philly schools to vote on vaccine mandate next week
The School District of Philadelphia school board will hold a vote on whether or not to mandate all staff members be vaccinated against COVID-19.
4 years ago
Montco to offer COVID booster shots for immunocompromised people
Montgomery County will soon accept appointments for a third dose of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals.
4 years ago
The Black Doctors group will be giving vaccinations this weekend and those who get them will be eligible to win free tickets to Made in America.
4 years ago