Planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Know the rules in your state

The process of disseminating the COVID-19 vaccine is gaining steam but how fast you can get it and when depends on where you live in the tri-state area.

California virus deaths top 30,000 after deadliest weekend

Deaths have exploded since a COVID-19 surge began in October. It took California six months to record its first 10,000 deaths. But in barely a month, the total rose from 20,000 to 30,000.

Pennsylvania will begin vaccinating cops, teachers 'soon'

Pennsylvania is making plans to move to the next stage of its vaccination plan that includes people over 75 and other essential workers, Dr. Rachel Levine said at a media briefing on Monday.

First New Jersey COVID-19 vaccination mega-sites open

There are 6 mega sites in total -- Morris County, Gloucester County, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, and Middlesex County.

Pennsylvania expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine

With COVID-19 continuing to rage throughout Pennsylvania, health officials cautioned the state is still months away from having enough doses of the two approved vaccines to inoculate the general public.

Congress notified of possible COVID-19 exposure following US Capitol riot

House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.

Coronavirus, injuries leave 76ers to play with 7 players

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to play Saturday without All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid and will have the NBA minimum eight players active as the team deals with injuries and COVID-19 concerns.

Philadelphia officials plan to allow limited indoor dining on Jan. 16 if cases don’t spike, Kenney says

Philadelphia restaurants will be able to resume indoor dining on Jan. 16 at a limited capacity if there is not a spike in COVID-19 cases, according to Mayor Jim Kenney. Further details are expected during the city's press briefing Tuesday.

NJ opens megasites planned to vaccinate thousands

Gov. Phil Murphy toured what’s being called a vaccine megasite at a former Sears store in Morris County on Friday where health officials hope to vaccinate more than 2,000 people per day in coming weeks and months.

Delaware lifts curfew on bars, restaurants; sports can resume with restrictions

Delaware lifted its 10 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants on Friday as the state attempts to pull back restrictions that have hampered small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Biden to speed up release of coronavirus vaccines

President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time

The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.