US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
Pa. officials urge residents to keep holidays simple and stay home
Experts are still warning people against gathering with extended family or friends outside the household, even with a negative test, as a negative result isn’t a total positive.
Experts are still warning people against gathering with extended family or friends outside the household, even with a negative test, as a negative result isn’t a total positive.
‘She was shattered’: 33-year-old new mom dies from COVID-19 before holding her newborn daughter
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
Pa. small businesses may soon receive financial help, Gov Wolf announces
Pa. Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday he’s initiating a transfer of $145 million from the Workers Compensation Fund at the Pa. Insurance Department to the General Fund to aid small businesses.
Pa. Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday he’s initiating a transfer of $145 million from the Workers Compensation Fund at the Pa. Insurance Department to the General Fund to aid small businesses.
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
UK health officials announce 2nd new COVID-19 strain
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
Pa officials urge caution as negative COVID results don't always mean a total positive
Kelly Rule explains why officials are asking everyone to keep it simple this holiday
Kelly Rule explains why officials are asking everyone to keep it simple this holiday
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
EMT tests negative after giving CPR to passenger on LAX-bound flight who died from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
Health care worker in NYC has serious allergic reaction to coronavirus vaccine
Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.
Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.
Wolf seeks $145M fund shift to help businesses with COVID-19 pandemic
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday proposed spending $145 million in a worker’s compensation fund to help the state’s businesses cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday proposed spending $145 million in a worker’s compensation fund to help the state’s businesses cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
President Trump threatens to torpedo COVID-19 relief bill with new demands
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
Philadelphia extends ‘Safer at Home’ restrictions on businesses, gatherings through Jan. 15
Previously, the restrictions were set to expire at 8 a.m. on January 4th but due to a continued spike in coronavirus cases officials decided to extend those restrictions.
Previously, the restrictions were set to expire at 8 a.m. on January 4th but due to a continued spike in coronavirus cases officials decided to extend those restrictions.