Health Desk Help Desk
When will it be your turn to get the coronavirus vaccine? Here’s a guide
It’s hard to pin down a specific answer for any one person. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk created this interactive way to figure out where you stand.
2 weeks ago
Listen 4:47
The vaccine rollout will take time. Here’s what the U.S. can do now to save lives
With the virus still raging, health experts say we can't afford to just wait around for the vaccine. They share advice for what communities can do now to slow the death toll.
3 hours ago
NBC10
Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic causes traffic jams in Delaware City
Because of the high demand and rush of cars lined up at the Delaware City site, Delaware State Police advised people to find alternate routes or avoid the area.
5 hours ago
N.J. coronavirus update: U.K. variant reported in two cases in state
Health officials have also said there is no evidence showing that current vaccines are ineffective against the new strain, also known as B.1.1.7.
1 day ago
Vaccination begins for Philly school nurses; full inoculation of staff may not come until May
The city health department considers nurses the top priority for vaccination of the tens of thousands of school staffers in Philadelphia.
1 day ago
Mercer County soft-launches COVID-19 vaccination site
New Jersey’s capital county will be doing a trial run at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton with the aim of an official launch during the first week of February.
2 days ago
Philly teachers union wants all staff vaccinated before students return to school
In a letter obtained by WHYY, the union president said it would be “foolish” to reopen schools before all staff are vaccinated.
2 days ago
Thousands of Delawareans sign up for COVID vaccine as online registration launches
More than 56,000 people have pre-registered for a COVID-19 vaccine. Those over 65 and people at-risk are eligible to be placed on a waitlist.
2 days ago
Philly announces COVID-19 vaccine sign-up: Here’s what we know (and what we don’t)
The city launched its own site for indicating interest in getting vaccinated; it will work with other organizations already collecting personal data.
2 days ago
Group entrusted with Philly vaccine clinic abandoned testing, stranding communities
Many in the city’s medical community were surprised when Philly Fighting COVID opened a mass vaccination site — and stopped offering free neighborhood tests.
3 days ago
Listen 3:39
The plan could keep some of the most vulnerable in Montco from getting the vaccine for months.
3 days ago
Chalkbeat Philadelphia
It may be weeks until Philadelphia teachers can get the coronavirus vaccine
Health Commissioner Thomas Farley recommended Philadelphia teachers who live in the surrounding suburbs try to get the vaccine in their respective areas.
4 days ago
Philadelphia is launching a COVID-19 vaccine sign-up. What about the one that exists?
More than 60,000 people have already entered information at Philly Fighting COVID’s site. The city says the data won’t be shared because it isn’t an official registry.
4 days ago
Pa. vaccine guidelines expand to 65 and older, those with high risk medical conditions 16-64
The state of Pennsylvania and city of Philadelphia expand vaccine eligibility - but with differing guidelines.
4 days ago
People aged 65 and up can register for an appointment at mass vaccination events that start Friday, but public health officials urge patience because supplies are limited.
4 days ago
3 questions and the emerging answers about COVID-19 vaccine protection
Can someone who has been vaccinated still spread the disease? Will the vaccine remain effective as the virus itself evolves? How long will the vaccine's protection last?
4 days ago