Delaware restaurants getting help from nationally-known chefs to combat COVID challenges
An all-star lineup of chefs is coming to Wilmington to help raise funds for independent restaurants still struggling to get back losses caused by the pandemic.
3 years ago
What Dr. Fauci sees coming for the pandemic this winter
The country's top infectious disease doctor says he is looking for "a level of control" over COVID-19 such that it is less disruptive to society.
3 years ago
Universal Family of Schools to host six community COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinics
Universal Family Schools said it is taking a community-focused approach by hosting vaccine clinics at its various branches across the Philly region.
3 years ago
Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids
About 28 million kids ages 5 to 11 are newly eligible for shots now that the Pfizer vaccine is approved for the age group.
3 years ago
U.S. lifts pandemic travel ban, opens doors to visitors
Airlines are now preparing for a surge in travel after the pandemic and resulting restrictions caused international travel to plunge.
3 years ago
Why people with mood disorders are now eligible for COVID vaccine boosters
The CDC added mental health conditions to the list of health issues that make people more vulnerable if they get COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
3 years ago
Listen 4:24A little scared maybe, but ‘super excited’ too: Young kids line up for their COVID vaccines
Needles? They’re a little scary, but worth it to get back to normal, kids at the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium’s first weekend of vaccinations said.
3 years ago
Appeals court stays Biden administration’s vaccine mandate on larger businesses
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican, said the court action halts Biden’s administration from “moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”
3 years ago
Pfizer says its new COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%
Currently all COVID-19 treatments used in the U.S. require an IV or injection. Competitor Merck’s COVID-19 pill is already under review at the Food and Drug Administration.
3 years ago
COVID is still crushing parts of the U.S., as the holiday season approaches
The U.S. is entering an uneasy stretch of the pandemic. Despite progress, the delta surge is dragging on in certain regions. Can vaccines can ward off a big surge?
3 years ago
How newly appointed Commissioner Bettigole plans to turn the Philly Health Department around
Bettigole has served as interim commissioner of the Department of Public Health since May, when Dr. Thomas Farley resigned at the request of the mayor.
3 years ago
U.S. mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said companies that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.
3 years ago
Thousands of Delaware kids 5 to 11 eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The shots will be available at some pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and at four state-run vaccine sites.
3 years ago
Some parents want to wait to vaccinate their kids. Here’s why doctors say do it now
Physicians weigh in on what you need to know about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and how to think about the risks and benefits of vaccinating your kid.
3 years ago
Philadelphia orders thousands of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children
More than 20,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds have been ordered, to be administered as soon as they are received.
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