Amid fanfare, 101-year-old Camden County woman receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Mary DeSpirito, along with her daughter, Theresa, met with Camden County officials at Camden County College in order to receive the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds

COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.

Gov. Tom Wolf pins vaccine difficulties on supply overpromises

The state has received just 1.5 million doses, officials said, nowhere close to the 8 million doses it needs to cover everyone in its just-expanded first vaccination phase. 

Vaccine distribution concerns: Can the process be regulated?

Long lines of people waiting Tuesday in Gloucester County for the COVID-19 vaccine and over the last week at sites across Pennsylvania counties. Watching this from home you might be wondering why you haven’t been about to get it yet.

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week

The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.

New Jersey launches live hotline to address vaccine questions

People with questions about the vaccine can call 855-568-0545 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to reach one of 250 New Jersey-based operators.

City cuts ties with vaccination partner Philly Fighting COVID after change in corporate status

Why the abrupt change? Health Department officials say they were recently made aware of a change in Philly Fighting COVID's corporate status that happened without the city's knowledge. It went from non-profit to for-profit.

Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer

President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.

Confusion finding COVID-19 vaccines across Pa. remains as officials ask for patience

Confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the region with many people saying they are concerned about vaccine availability in Pennsylvania.

California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say

An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.

New Jersey vaccination hotline goes live

The New Jersey vaccine hotline is now live and is staffed 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Democratic lawmaker slams Pennsylvania over vaccine rollout

In Pennsylvania demand for the two COVID-19 shots has overwhelmed supply, and residents have been forced to navigate a patchwork distribution system involving hospitals, pharmacy chains, municipal health departments and even grocery stores.

Merck ends development of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results

Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.