Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Unemployment rate stable in Pennsylvania, as payrolls shrink
The rate shot up from 4.7% just before the pandemic hit to 16.1% in April, Pennsylvania's highest rate in more than four decades of record-keeping.
The rate shot up from 4.7% just before the pandemic hit to 16.1% in April, Pennsylvania's highest rate in more than four decades of record-keeping.
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.
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.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine appears effective against new variants, working on booster shot as precaution
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Georgia captain's COVID-related death leaves sheriff's department 'heartbroken'
Captain Michael "Mike" Garrigan had been with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years.
Captain Michael "Mike" Garrigan had been with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years.
Seniors having trouble booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments
As the vaccine rollout continues nationwide there is a cruel irony: some who are among the first people eligible to get the vaccine simply can not get an appointment.
As the vaccine rollout continues nationwide there is a cruel irony: some who are among the first people eligible to get the vaccine simply can not get an appointment.
Canadian woman wins jackpot using numbers from husband’s 20-year old dream
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
Scientists developing color-changing test strip to stick on face masks and detect COVID-19
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Frustration mounts at COVID-19 vaccination site in Delaware City
Bumper to bumper lines of cars stretched for miles Saturday as chaos descended upon the Delaware DMV turned COVID-19 vaccination site. Some of the state's most vulnerable residents arrived for their appointment only to sit in traffic for hours on end.
Bumper to bumper lines of cars stretched for miles Saturday as chaos descended upon the Delaware DMV turned COVID-19 vaccination site. Some of the state's most vulnerable residents arrived for their appointment only to sit in traffic for hours on end.
Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 will soon sniff out the virus at Florida Capitol
A new tool to detect COVID-19 has four legs and a tail.
A new tool to detect COVID-19 has four legs and a tail.
California keeps key virus data out of public sight
State health officials said they rely on a very complex set of measurements that would confuse and potentially mislead the public if they were made public.
State health officials said they rely on a very complex set of measurements that would confuse and potentially mislead the public if they were made public.
Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales
Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.
Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
COVID-19 vaccine mandatory at Bucks County nursing home
As vaccine rollout continues, there's controversy over mandatory vaccinations at a Bucks County nursing home. Less than half of the staff at Neshaminy Manor chose not to receive the vaccine when it was offered to them and that could cost them their jobs.
As vaccine rollout continues, there's controversy over mandatory vaccinations at a Bucks County nursing home. Less than half of the staff at Neshaminy Manor chose not to receive the vaccine when it was offered to them and that could cost them their jobs.
Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
Barstool Fund raises millions for struggling small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, has raised $29 million for small businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, has raised $29 million for small businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.