Coronavirus Pandemic

The Philadelphia Councilmember had been one of the start-up’s most vocal supporters in City Hall. Henon’s office confirmed the home visit by PFC staffers.

J&J said Friday that in the U.S. and seven other countries, the single-shot vaccine was 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness.

High rates of heart disease have meant higher COVID-19 infection rates for Black Americans. A pilot program aims to provide mentorship to medical trainees.

No formal vote on the matter was taken Thursday, as the board granted the district authority over the summer to reconvene classroom learning.

Here’s a look, in brief, at the quick fall from grace for the COVID testing and vaccinating start-up and its CEO.

A statement from the university president attempts to distance the school from the now-disgraced start-up, whose CEO is in its master’s of psychology program.

The state is relying on a patchwork of individual health-care providers to create and manage their own scheduling, causing frustration among some residents.

State officials cited the need for health insurance availability during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has sickened thousands of residents.

Along with Hispanic and Native American people, Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans.

Many councilmembers alleged racist motivations behind Philadelphia’s choice to work with PFC, whose leadership team is largely white.

Philadelphia formally cut ties with 9-month-old Philly Fighting COVID on Monday. There were clear warning signs much earlier, some say.

The new facility will serve as a vaccination and testing site — and eventually the headquarters for the future county health department.

Some New Jersey residents, workers, and students who got their first shot of the coronavirus vaccine are struggling to figure out how to get their second.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said organizing vaccination events at small health centers will help build community trust in the immunization.

Roused by reporting on the startup’s questionable practices, lawmakers beginning to speak out.