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.
Woman shares story after entire family tests positive for COVID and the loss of her father
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Local artist creates portraits of loved ones lost during the coronavirus pandemic
"The Trouble I've Seen: Portraits of Philadelphians lost to Covid-19" is a set of portraits created by Ra Friedman, and he joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about why he started his project.
"The Trouble I've Seen: Portraits of Philadelphians lost to Covid-19" is a set of portraits created by Ra Friedman, and he joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about why he started his project.
Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
CDC forecast now projects up to 508,000 COVID-19 deaths by Feb. 13
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden to make 3rd round of stimulus a top priority
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
Long lines seen outside Burlington County COVID-19 vaccine megasite
New Jersey residents hoping to get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine were met with long lines before doors opened at a vaccine megasite in Burlington County on Wednesday morning.
New Jersey residents hoping to get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine were met with long lines before doors opened at a vaccine megasite in Burlington County on Wednesday morning.
Philadelphia and cities around the world illuminate for national memorial remembering those lost to COVID-19
SkyFOX flew all around the Philadelphia area Tuesday capturing a show of solidarity for the hundreds of thousands of lives lost to COVID-19.
SkyFOX flew all around the Philadelphia area Tuesday capturing a show of solidarity for the hundreds of thousands of lives lost to COVID-19.
COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
Pa. expands vaccination eligibility to those 65 and older, others with serious health conditions
Pennsylvania officials announced on Tuesday that they would be immediately expanding vaccination Phase 1A to include those 65 and older, as well as others between the ages of 16 and 64 with serious medical conditions.
Pennsylvania officials announced on Tuesday that they would be immediately expanding vaccination Phase 1A to include those 65 and older, as well as others between the ages of 16 and 64 with serious medical conditions.
4,400 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine spoiled en route to Maine due to inadequate refrigeration
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.