
I’m trying to sign up for the COVID vaccine, but I’m not good with computers. Help!
Online sign-up forms are frustrating many people, especially older ones now eligible for vaccines. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk spoke to a few of you.
4 years ago
Listen 7:57What to know about Philly’s FEMA vaccination site at the Convention Center
It’ll be open every day and stick around at least six weeks, officials say.
4 years ago
CDC panel endorses Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Advisors to the CDC voted to endorse the emergency use of a single dose of a vaccine made by Johnson and Johnson. A study showed it was 66% effective in the U.S.
4 years ago
New rules in Delaware prioritize second dose of COVID vaccine
Health officials hope new guidance will help more people complete their second shot of the vaccine before starting others on their first dose.
4 years ago
Worrying about your child’s COVID-era screen time? Here’s what you need to know
For now, while virtual activities are inescapable, experts say there’s no need for concerned parents to panic as long as they keep a few things in mind.
4 years ago
‘Neighbors caring about our neighbors’: Mutual aid groups rise up in South Jersey
Grassroots mutual aid groups in South Jersey provide food, basic necessities, even companionship as the COVID pandemic approaches the 1-year mark.
4 years ago
FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use Saturday, a day after an advisory panel voted unanimously in its favor.
4 years ago
U.S. coronavirus cases dropped dramatically since January, but can we keep them down?
The country beat back the winter surge, and experts credit Americans' improved compliance with precautions like mask-wearing. Could we still face a resurgence if we let up?
4 years ago
Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed
After a year of struggling to boost testing, communities across the country are seeing plummeting demand, shuttering testing sites or even trying to return supplies.
4 years ago
Poll: Increasing number of N.J. Latinos say they would take COVID-19 vaccine
A study says N.J. Latinos are increasingly willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but one Latino advocate is concerned about lack of efforts to reach his community.
4 years ago
House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
The overall relief bill would provide $1,400 payments to individuals, extend emergency unemployment benefits through August and increase tax credits for children.
4 years ago
A partnership brings more jobs to West Philly, more lab assistants to Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine collaborated with the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative as it was expanding COVID-19 testing efforts. Fifty people were hired.
4 years ago
Listen 1:43U.S. advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J
After daylong discussions, the FDA panelists voted unanimously that the benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risks for adults.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Five N.J. cities join community vaccine program
New Jersey has named the five additional cities that are part of its community-based vaccination program. New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson awaits vaccine approval.
4 years ago
Philly eases restrictions for restaurants, retail, and sports venues
The relaxed social distancing restrictions will go into effect March 1, in time for the Phillies season opener at Citizens Bank Park in April.
4 years ago