Chester Upland School District to reopen all schools on Tuesday
The Chester Upland School District will welcome more than 850 students back to class next week with a blended hybrid model that includes two days of in-person instruction and a mid-week virtual learning day.
The Chester Upland School District will welcome more than 850 students back to class next week with a blended hybrid model that includes two days of in-person instruction and a mid-week virtual learning day.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
COVID-related deaths in Pennsylvania nursing homes fuel blame
Since Pennsylvania’s first coronavirus spike in cases last spring, Republicans have accused Wolf’s administration of fueling the outbreak in nursing homes by ordering the facilities to readmit residents who had been treated for the virus in a hospital.
Since Pennsylvania’s first coronavirus spike in cases last spring, Republicans have accused Wolf’s administration of fueling the outbreak in nursing homes by ordering the facilities to readmit residents who had been treated for the virus in a hospital.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
University of Delaware tightens restrictions after spike in cases
The University of Delaware is tightening its coronavirus restrictions and urging students to reduce time indoors with others amid an explosion of new coronavirus cases on campus over the last two days.
The University of Delaware is tightening its coronavirus restrictions and urging students to reduce time indoors with others amid an explosion of new coronavirus cases on campus over the last two days.
Facility for seniors in Downingtown pleads for more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
A facility for seniors in Downingtown, Chester County is pleading for COVID-19 doses to administer to its residents and staff.
A facility for seniors in Downingtown, Chester County is pleading for COVID-19 doses to administer to its residents and staff.
Study: Infectious coronavirus particles can survive on clothing for up to 3 days
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
‘They’ve lost everything’: 4 dogs who lost both owners to COVID-19 need new home
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Chester County officials ready to ramp up vaccine efforts
Chester County officials say they're ready, willing, and able to get more shots into arms. They just need the supply to do it.
Chester County officials say they're ready, willing, and able to get more shots into arms. They just need the supply to do it.
California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Biden marks 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office
President Joe Biden marked the administration of the 50 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine since his swearing-in.
President Joe Biden marked the administration of the 50 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine since his swearing-in.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
How would vaccine makers adapt to COVID-19 variants?
COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today’s variants, but companies are making plans to update their shots if needed.
COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today’s variants, but companies are making plans to update their shots if needed.
Pfizer researching effects of 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
Philadelphia opens second mass vaccination clinic Thursday in Juniata Park
Philadelphia will open its second mass vaccination clinic Thursday morning at a charter school in Juniata Park as the city continues to expand vaccine availability to high-risk people in traditionally underserved communities.
Philadelphia will open its second mass vaccination clinic Thursday morning at a charter school in Juniata Park as the city continues to expand vaccine availability to high-risk people in traditionally underserved communities.
Active-duty military begins giving vaccines in New York area
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood tests positive for COVID-19, Garth Brooks confirms
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.
Moderna begins clinical trials for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to combat South Africa variant
Moderna says it has sent its new COVID-19 vaccine candidate designed specifically to combat the highly transmissible South Africa coronavirus variant to the National Institutes of Health for a Phase 1 clinical trial.
Moderna says it has sent its new COVID-19 vaccine candidate designed specifically to combat the highly transmissible South Africa coronavirus variant to the National Institutes of Health for a Phase 1 clinical trial.