Coronavirus Pandemic

The city plans to prioritize four specific groups within 1C for vaccines: sanitation workers, maintenance and janitorial staff, utility workers, and postal workers.

WHYY hosted a town hall where young voices were amplified in a conversation about trauma, positive thinking, and surviving the stress of the pandemic.

Federally qualified health centers are well positioned to vaccinate underserved communities. But they must balance that need with serving regular patients.

In Philadelphia, the individuals and organizations doing the work are doing it for free without any funding from the city for vaccine outreach.

The Hope Center at Temple University released the results of a yearlong survey finding a majority of college students cannot afford basic life necessities.

New Jersey’s new vaccine finder is now online and will aggregate information across multiple scheduling platforms several times an hour for appointments.

Pennsylvania is poised to dramatically expand access to COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s what you need to know.

Michael Forman, co-founder of the Forman Arts Initiative, argues a new local infrastructure must be built to support and include neighborhood-based artists and orgs.

The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before the next school year

Health disparities and lack of competent care could make LGBTQ Pennsylvanians more hesitant about the vaccine. A survey is underway.

“We're talking about that now, as to how we want to move beyond where we are right now and how quickly we can do it,” Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday.

Individuals recovering from substance use disorder can be at higher risk for COVID-19. A residential program in Kensington brought vaccines to them.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley says COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising significantly.

Carney is opening up registration well ahead of President Joe Biden’s deadline. He’s also easing outdoor restrictions as cases and hospitalizations rise.

Losing these families could set Philly schools back in cash and political support as it faces the unprecedented challenge of recovering from a year of virtual classes.