
Plus, less than a quarter of all firefighters submitted proof of vaccination. Officials again declined to impose a tougher mandate on municipal workers.
4 years ago
White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11
Within hours of formal approval, expected after the CDC advisory meeting scheduled for Nov. 2-3, COVID vaccine doses will begin shipping to providers across the country,
4 years ago
More than a month in, Delaware students say mandated masks are worth the inconvenience
Class is in session at Odessa High in Delaware, where schools are fully open after the previous two years were disrupted by the pandemic.
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Listen 5:19A look at how antibodies from a COVID-19 infection and vaccination wane over time
Penn Med researchers found that memory T and B cells play a significant role in fighting COVID-19 even 6 months after vaccination.
4 years ago
The pandemic has worsened poverty’s effects on childhood obesity, report says
About 1 American child in 6 experiences obesity, says a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Deepening poverty has a big impact.
4 years ago
U.S. expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots
The upcoming FDA announcement is likely to come along with authorization for boosters of the Moderna and J&J shots and follows the authorization of a third dose for Pfizer.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Boosters can now be booked through state website
Those who qualify for vaccine booster shots can now book appointments through the state’s scheduling system.
4 years ago
Federal funds to help New Castle County implement ‘equity agenda’
New Castle County will spend millions of American Rescue Plan funds to create a more equitable playing field for residents living in underserved communities.
4 years ago
Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 complications, family says
Powell was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state.
4 years ago
I want to travel outside the U.S. Are there still COVID-19 restrictions?
Much of the world is open to Americans, particularly vaccinated travelers, but the rules vary. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
4 years ago
Philly health commissioner: Health care workers must get vaccinated ASAP
Philadelphia’s health commissioner said the city risks another epidemic of preventable deaths if health care workers don’t get inoculated against the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Pew dashboard for Philly economy finds jobs down 8% since before pandemic
The tool provides a regularly updated look at the local economy, with results that can be filtered by ZIP code, industries, and other factors.
4 years ago
U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic.
4 years ago
Americans quit their jobs at a record pace in August
One reason America's employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
4 years ago
Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
After the FDA advisers give their recommendation, the agency itself will make an official decision on whether to authorize boosters.
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