‘Soul-crushing’: U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day
The increasingly lethal turn has filled hospitals, complicated the start of the school year, delayed the return to offices and demoralized health care workers.
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The U.S. is buying 500 million more Pfizer vaccine doses to donate to other countries
The pledge will come at the start of a virtual summit aimed at boosting commitments from other nations and the private sector.
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How a children’s COVID vaccine could offer a new normal for schools
A vaccine for children ages 5-11 could be ready next month. Experts say it will be important to roll it out quickly — especially in the Philly region.
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Listen 2:08COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
The COVID-19 crisis is by any measure a colossal tragedy in its own right, especially given the incredible advances in scientific knowledge since 1918.
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Johnson & Johnson says its booster shot provides increased protection from COVID-19
J&J shared data from its Phase 3 trial of the company's booster shot on Tuesday. The data showed a booster shot at six months provided a 12-fold increase in antibodies.
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Public jobs recovering slower than private sector, straining basic gov’t operations
Effects range from service cuts to an added strain on existing workers, with some municipal operations struggling to function in their basic duties.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy announces vaccine mandate for child care workers
Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all child care workers and staff at those facilities. Here’s what you need to know.
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Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines
All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
With kids now back in school and the extra-contagious delta variant causing a huge jump in pediatric infections, many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations.
3 years ago
What do we know about COVID-19 in kids now?
WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked at the numbers, treatment trends, and patient outcomes.
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Listen 4:06Looking to work remotely from Wilmington? A LinkedIn study shows you’re not alone
An analysis by the business-oriented web platform shows Wilmington among the top small cities where people are applying for remote work.
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Deadline looms for Delaware vax mandates from ChristianaCare, Gov. Carney
ChristianaCare has set a Tuesday deadline for its staff to get at least one vaccination shot for COVID-19. The penalty for not getting inoculated: termination.
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Listen 1:52FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
The vote Friday, 16-2, was a blow to the Biden administration’s effort to shore up people’s protection against the virus amid the highly contagious delta variant.
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More than 600,000 white flags on the National mall honor lives lost to COVID
Each of the flags, displayed across the 20 acres of grass, will hold a written personalized message from loved ones honoring their memory.
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Shutdowns, testing, quarantines have become a maze for Philadelphia parents to navigate
Southwark is the fifth school to temporarily close.
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