
‘It felt like nothing!’ N.J. 12-year-olds get their first Pfizer shots
Kids ages 12 to 15 hoping for a return to normal put their fear of needles aside to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Moorestown Mall Thursday.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Citizens Bank Park will return to full capacity in June
Tailgating will also return when Citizens Bank Park returns to 100% capacity on June 12. Here’s what else you need to know.
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How health care in the U.S. may change after COVID: An optimist’s outlook
COVID-19 demonstrated that even in a behemoth industry like health care, change can come quickly when it's necessary.
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What parents and kids need to know about getting the Pfizer vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for kids ages 12 and up. Here’s what you need to know about how it works, side effects, and where to get the shots.
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Pa. families set to receive $1 billion in relief due to missed school meals during virtual school
Fund amounts will vary based on the amount of time a student spent in virtual school The max benefit will be about $1,200 per child.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Montco on track to be below the 5% positivity rate by next week
With a five percent positivity rate within reach, the county is making a slight change to its masking policy for outdoor sports and exercises.
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CDC advisory panel recommends coronavirus vaccines for adolescents aged 12-15
The recommendation follows the FDA's extension of its emergency use authorization to children 12 to 15 of age earlier this week.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Kids 12-15 eligible for Pfizer vaccine upon CDC approval
Once the CDC director approves it as expected, New Jersey children ages 12 to 15 will be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, health officials said Wednesday.
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Jersey Shore tourism boosters anticipating ‘a great 2021’ as COVID restrictions lift
Tourism boosters expect the summer 2021 season to be a busy one as capacity limits are lifted, though employers are concerned about a labor shortage.
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Can COVID concerns get me out of jury duty? Can the courts legally ask if I’m vaccinated?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with attorney Joe Oxman about the pandemic’s effect on the legal system as Philly begins to reintroduce jury trials.
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Listen 4:29Persichilli defends N.J.’s long-term care policy, ongoing COVID restrictions in Senate hearing
N.J.’s top health official faced tough questions from state lawmakers Tuesday in a virtual hearing over the administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Delaware coronavirus case rates plummet to six-month low
New cases, positivity rates and hospitalizations continue to drop as Carney prepares to lift indoor capacity restrictions for dining, shopping and working.
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Philly to lift all COVID restrictions, except masking, on June 11
Mask orders will remain in place, but other business restrictions will come to an end. Officials urge vaccines for those going to large indoor gatherings.
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Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to U.S. children as young as 12
The Food and Drug Administration says children 12 to 15 years old are now eligible to receive a key COVID-19 vaccine.
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N.J. coronavirus update: State developing plan to vaccinate 12- to 15-year-olds
With impending federal approval to use the Pfizer vaccine on adolescents, New Jersey officials are devising plans to inoculate this younger population.
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