Why is it so hard to get a COVID test in Philly?
Frustrated residents and some providers describe high demand, but the city has no plans to add capacity.
3 years ago
J&J seeks FDA clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses
J&J said it filed a request with the FDA to authorize boosters for people 18 and older who previously received the company's one-shot vaccine.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: South Jersey now leads the state in the number of infections
South Jersey has seen an increase in COVID infections; double what the positivity rate was one year ago.
3 years ago
Get a fan and get vaccinated, the CDC says in its safety tips for the holidays
Getting vaccinated, keeping a mask handy and social distancing remain at the top of the CDC's guidance for people wanting to avoid the coronavirus.
3 years ago
What about boosters for people who didn’t get the Pfizer vaccine?
Health experts advise patience, and caution against stressing boosters in lieu of vaccinating the unvaccinated.
3 years ago
Listen 4:10American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations
A key White House adviser talked about the matter with the CEOs of American, Delta, and Southwest, according to people familiar with the situation.
3 years ago
US hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall
It took 3 ½ months for the U.S. to go from 600,000 to 700,000 deaths, driven by the variant’s rampant spread through unvaccinated Americans.
3 years ago
Prisons, border wall: How GOP is looking to use COVID money
What qualifies as fighting COVID-19 or promoting economic recovery is often left up to the people spending the money.
3 years ago
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
If cleared, Merck's drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight the pandemic.
3 years ago
Are you pregnant? The CDC really wants you to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The CDC says cases of COVID-19 in symptomatic, pregnant people have a higher risk of admission into intensive care and a 70% increased risk of death.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Resources offered for young people dealing with mental health challenges
Noting an increase in children dealing with anxiety and depression, N.J. launched a new corner of its COVID-19 website dedicated to resources for young people.
3 years ago
The health team was at SEPTA’s Norristown Transportation Center, and Gov. Tom Wolf got a closer look.
3 years ago
Obesity rates rise during pandemic, fueled by stress, job loss, sedentary lifestyle
The pandemic only exacerbated a problem that was already quickly accelerating in the last decade.
3 years ago
Philly targeting neighborhoods with low vaccination rates for booster shots
Philadelphia health officials say you can expect a text from the city if you qualify for a booster shot and are in a neighborhood with low vaccination rates.
3 years ago
Mask opt-out legislation clears Pa. Senate committee
The bill would hand the ultimate decision on masking at school to parents and guardians.
3 years ago