
230K vaccine doses bound for N.J. delayed by winter weather
New Jersey did not receive about 230,000 first and second COVID vaccine shots this week because of weather-related delays in other parts of the country.
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N.J. and Delaware working to sequence more coronavirus samples to track variants
The U.S. is still far behind other countries when it comes to doing enough of the lab work needed to keep track of the variants of SARS-CoV-2.
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The walk-in clinic will be open from noon Feb. 19 to noon Feb. 20, but only for those eligible in Phase 1B and from certain Philadelphia ZIP codes.
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Experts warn against COVID-19 variants as states reopen
States are beginning to ease coronavirus restrictions, but health experts say we don't know enough yet about variants to roll back measures that could help slow their spread.
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City Council passes resolution calling on mayor to activate the Linc as mass vaccination site
City Council passed a near-unanimous resolution calling on Kenney to turn the Eagles stadium in South Philadelphia into a mass vaccination site run by the city.
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White House announces expanded COVID-19 testing, manufacturing, and virus sequencing
The administration says there will only be a few million doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine available to distribute right away, assuming the company gets FDA authorization.
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American life expectancy dropped by a full year in the first half of 2020
The group that suffered the largest drop in life expectancy was Black men — a decline of 3 years. Hispanic men also saw a large decrease, with a decline of 2.4 years.
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At a virtual town hall, issues of access for Montgomery County’s Latino communities — vaccine supply, language, and technology issues — were the focus.
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Listen 1:13Philadelphia still dumping trash with recycling, frustrating residents
Philadelphia’s system for collecting waste and recycling remains troubled nearly one year after the pandemic began.
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City Council grills Hite on reopening as return to classrooms stuck in limbo
City councilmembers pressed School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite on issues of public trust during a hearing Wednesday.
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Listen 1:37After a year of pandemic sacrifices, the faithful make one more for Lent
After a year of so many pandemic sacrifices, the faithful ponder living a little leaner still on Ash Wednesday.
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Listen 1:34N.J. coronavirus update: 70% of eligible residents could be vaccinated by summer
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy offered a “Memorial Day to 4th of July window” to vaccinate the state’s target of 4.7 million adults.
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Vaccine rollout mistake could affect first, second doses for more than 100,000 Pennsylvanians
Some providers administered first doses of Moderna vaccine that was meant to be dedicated to people receiving their second dose, the state said Wednesday.
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Biden says he wants most K-8 schools open 5 days a week by his first 100 days
The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response.
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Philly schools delay reopening amid stalled dispute with teachers union
The decision comes amid a dispute with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which opposes returning to buildings until all inoculated against COVID-19.
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