22,000 fans allowed in stands for Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 health care workers
The NFL plans to allow 22,000 fans to attend Super Bowl LV next month, 7,500 of whom are vaccinated health care workers. That’s about one-third of what Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium normally holds.
The NFL plans to allow 22,000 fans to attend Super Bowl LV next month, 7,500 of whom are vaccinated health care workers. That’s about one-third of what Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium normally holds.
Judge orders Pacifica yoga studio that held mask-free classes to shut down
Violations at Pacifica Beach Yoga, located at 1615 Oceana Blvd., included holding indoor “mask-free” yoga classes when gyms and yoga studios are under state health orders to close indoor operations. The studio's owner had already been fined more than $3,700.
Violations at Pacifica Beach Yoga, located at 1615 Oceana Blvd., included holding indoor “mask-free” yoga classes when gyms and yoga studios are under state health orders to close indoor operations. The studio's owner had already been fined more than $3,700.
100-year-old WWII fighter pilot gets vaccinated
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.
Fauci says Trump administration’s approach to COVID-19 ‘very likely’ cost lives
On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”
On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”
More than 100 National Guard members in DC test positive for coronavirus
10,600 National Guard members are still in DC
10,600 National Guard members are still in DC
CDC finds 10 cases of life-threatening reaction to COVID-19 vaccine out of more than 4M administered doses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
New Jersey reports first 2 cases of UK COVID-19 variant
New Jersey on Friday announced its first two cases of the UK COVID-19 variant found in a man from Ocean County and a young traveler staying in the northern part of the state.
New Jersey on Friday announced its first two cases of the UK COVID-19 variant found in a man from Ocean County and a young traveler staying in the northern part of the state.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
Pennsylvania hospitals: Not enough vaccine doses to go around
Some of Pennsylvania’s largest health systems are delivering a reality check after the state greatly expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine this week, pointing out there’s not nearly enough supply to meet surging demand.
Some of Pennsylvania’s largest health systems are delivering a reality check after the state greatly expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine this week, pointing out there’s not nearly enough supply to meet surging demand.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
Philadelphia launches COVID-19 vaccine interest sign-up website
Philadelphia residents who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can now pre-register on a new website launched by the city.
Philadelphia residents who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can now pre-register on a new website launched by the city.
Pa. counties experience low vaccine supply as state expands groups eligible
When the Pennsylvania Department of Health stretched its 1A, early stage, vaccination phase to those 65 years and older in addition to younger people with severe illness, Chester County says 90,000 residents moved up on the list. But there’s a problem: more people and the same amount of vaccine.
When the Pennsylvania Department of Health stretched its 1A, early stage, vaccination phase to those 65 years and older in addition to younger people with severe illness, Chester County says 90,000 residents moved up on the list. But there’s a problem: more people and the same amount of vaccine.
Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Preliminary research finds some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Dr. Mike: COVID-19 vaccines will get to everyone, have patience
It's hard to believe, or maybe it isn't, that it has one year since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States. We're checking in with Dr. Mike Cirigliano, of Penn Medicine, for the latest on the coronavirus and the vaccines.
It's hard to believe, or maybe it isn't, that it has one year since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States. We're checking in with Dr. Mike Cirigliano, of Penn Medicine, for the latest on the coronavirus and the vaccines.
Study: Half of US adults not wearing masks when in close contact with others
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Pennsylvania passes 20K deaths from the coronavirus
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said another 260 people died from the virus, pushing the total past 20,120.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said another 260 people died from the virus, pushing the total past 20,120.