COVID-19 vaccine news boosts spirits in hard-hit Gloucester City

Locals of Gloucester City say the coronavirus has hit hard, so news of a third vaccine showing promise to combat COVID-19 is welcome.

Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel

U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny tests positive for COVID-19

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.

Nevada governor tightens restrictions as virus cases rise

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans Sunday to tighten restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings such as Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.

Virtual G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all

Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations have wrapped up the Group of 20 summit, vowing to spare no effort to protect lives and expressing their determination to ensure affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all people.

Inequality 'baked into' COVID-19 testing access as cases surge

The lines for free COVID-19 tests stretch for blocks and hours in cities where people feel the dual strain of the coronavirus surge and holiday plans.

First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th

A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.

Burlington Township School District will shift to remote learning on Nov. 30

Burlington Township public schools will shift to all remote learning beginning Monday, Nov. 30 through Jan. 21, district officials announced on Sunday.

Ben Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19

Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after saying he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey surpass 300K cases of COVID-19

Pennsylvania and New Jersey both reached a grim milestone on Saturday surpassing more than 300,000 coronavirus cases since the onset of the pandemic. 

Mobile testing unit to provide free COVID-19 tests for adults, children in Philadelphia

A mobile coronavirus testing unit will be in Philadelphia over the weekend to provide free COVID-19 tests to adults and children regardless of exposure or symptoms.

Temple University Hospital recruiting participants for Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial

Temple University Hospital is encouraging people to enroll in a Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial evaluating the safety of Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson’s investigational COVID-19 vaccine.