
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.
1 year ago
Listen 4:47He has cerebral palsy, and lauds state program to vaccinate him against COVID-19 at home
The state has partnered with independent pharmacies to put shots in the arms of vulnerable people at their homes.
5 months ago
Philly launches COVID test giveaways at Saturday vaccine clinic. 9 more are scheduled next week
Participants were limited to two free kits, each of which contains two tests. The goal is to increase testing amid the current COVID surge.
5 months ago
OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10
The federal agency separately says there will be no citations of companies regarding its testing requirements before Feb. 9.
5 months ago
Free at-home COVID tests kits available in New Jersey
You do not need an email address and no credit card is required. Officials say the new program is to increase access and availability of tests.
5 months ago
Philly Health Department offering free at-home COVID tests at vaccine clinic Saturday
Residents can collect two free rapid COVID-19 test kits per person at Saturday morning’s vaccine clinic at Community Academy of Philadelphia.
5 months ago
Philly to keep giving Johnson and Johnson vax – with new warning – following CDC recommendation
Advisors to the CDC voted unanimously to downgrade recommending the J&J vaccine because in rare cases it can cause serious blood clots.
5 months ago
Mandatory boosters: University of Delaware adds new vaccine requirement
University of Delaware students must receive a booster vaccine before the spring semester starts next year.
5 months ago
CDC advisers vote to narrow use of J&J vaccine due to concerns about rare blood clots
The recommendation was prompted by the occurrence of a rare and sometimes fatal blood clotting problem called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, or TTS.
5 months ago
The new rules take effect on Jan. 3. But business owners are wondering how to verify vaccine cards are legit and handle issues that arise.
5 months ago
Colleges go back to drawing board — again — to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates, and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
5 months ago
Omicron evades Moderna vaccine too, study suggests, but boosters help
The Moderna vaccine's ability to shield against infection drops sharply when tested on the omicron variant. But getting a booster pumps the protection back up again.
5 months ago
How Philly’s indoor dining COVID vaccine mandate will work
The policy goes into effect Jan. 3, with a short grace period.
5 months ago
Pfizer confirms COVID pill’s results, potency versus omicron
The updates come as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalization are all rising again and the U.S. hovers around 800,000 pandemic deaths.
5 months ago
Supreme Court again leaves state vaccine mandate in place for healthcare workers
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned away a challenge to New York state's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers—a mandate that provide no exceptions for religious objectors.
5 months ago
Hospitals across Pa. are overflowing with mostly unvaccinated patients
“We're making every effort to make sure the current surge doesn't affect our ability to take care of non-COVID patients.”
5 months ago