Pennsylvania counties notice shrinking vaccine allotments from state

As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine remains extraordinarily high, some counties in Pennsylvania are noticing smaller and smaller weekly allotments from the state government.

111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine

A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19

Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.

Local woman overcomes 10-month battle with coronavirus, returns home

A local woman returned home on Friday following a 10 month battle with COVID-19 that included two months in a coma. Now, she's giving advice to others severely stricken with the virus that has claimed 2M lives worldwide. 

TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500

The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.

New Jersey expanding capacities for indoor dining, gatherings, and some businesses on Friday

Restaurants, gyms, and other businesses across New Jersey can expand their indoor operations to 35% come Friday as part of an executive order Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday. 

Pennsylvania counties plead for more doses to ramp up vaccination effort

The coronavirus vaccine rollout is still facing challenges in Pennsylvania as many who need their shots the most have experienced an arduous and frustrating registration process. 

US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants

Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.

CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states

CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.

US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000

Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.

Pennsylvania long-term care homes demand more vaccine doses

The long-term care industry is calling on Pennsylvania to devote more of the state’s share of COVID-19 vaccine to nursing homes, personal care homes and assisted living facilities, saying the Wolf administration isn’t moving quickly enough to vaccinate the state’s most vulnerable residents.

DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.

Small Montgomery County pharmacy helping to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

A small pharmacy in Montgomery County is making a big difference in the fight to stem the coronavirus pandemic that has plagued the region for nearly a year. 

Missouri lawmaker charged with selling fake stem cell fluid, claiming it was treatment for COVID-19

Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.

Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal

Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.

Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far

Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.