Black Doctor's COVID-19 Consortium offering $20 for vaccine referrals at Philly Vax-Jawn 2
People returning to the Black Doctor's COVID-19 Consortium's Philly Vax-Jawn 2 can get $20 when they return for their second shot if they bring someone eligible to be vaccinated with them.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
GIANT announces COVID-19 vaccinations available in stores
The stores will be offering the Pfizer, Moderna, and the Johnson & Johnson shots.
Studies suggest risk remains for people with certain conditions, despite COVID vaccine
Studies suggest a risk remains for those with autoimmune diseases, immune disorders or who have had organ transplants, for coronavirus, despite receiving vaccines.
COVID testing rates drop as vaccine rates rise across Delco, Montco
As vaccine rates rise, COVID testing rates are down across Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Some see that as a troubling sign.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Gov. Carney to lift Delaware mask mandate, eliminate social distancing effective May 21
Governor John Carney announced the state will lift the mask mandate indoors and outdoors on Friday, May 21.
76ers to give away 500 tickets as incentive for getting vaccinated
The 76ers partnered with the City for Philadelphia and the Black Doctors Consortium to give 500 away free tickets as an incentive for getting vaccinated at two participating clinics Saturday.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
NJ leaders seek ways to bridge the vaccine disparity gap
Leaders in South Jersey and Governor Phil Murphy seek to close the vaccine disparity gap in the state.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
Montgomery, Bucks counties begin vaccinating children as young as 12
Just one day after Pfizer received authorization to begin vaccinating children ages 12 to 15, Montgomery and Bucks counties began administering doses.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."