Schools across U.S. abandon classes as virus surges

Schools across U.S. abandon classes as virus surges

School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.

School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.

Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill

Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill

President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.

President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.

CHOP researchers recommend area students learn virtually through the holidays

CHOP researchers recommend area students learn virtually through the holidays

Researchers at CHOP recommended Wednesday that schools in the Philadelphia area — and in other regions where the virus is spiking — revert to online learning through the holidays.

Researchers at CHOP recommended Wednesday that schools in the Philadelphia area — and in other regions where the virus is spiking — revert to online learning through the holidays.

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in New Jersey

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in New Jersey

COVID-19 positive patients are steadily filling beds at area hospitals. The second surge of coronavirus is here.

COVID-19 positive patients are steadily filling beds at area hospitals. The second surge of coronavirus is here.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Teachers union: More Pennsylvania schools should go virtual

Teachers union: More Pennsylvania schools should go virtual

With coronavirus running rampant, the state’s largest teachers union demanded that school districts in nearly two dozen counties with the worst outbreaks tell students to temporarily learn from home.

With coronavirus running rampant, the state’s largest teachers union demanded that school districts in nearly two dozen counties with the worst outbreaks tell students to temporarily learn from home.

Compromised COVID test ruins woman’s Hawaiian vacation

Compromised COVID test ruins woman’s Hawaiian vacation

A Bay Area woman's vacation was ruined by a compromised COVID-19 test. She flew to Hawaii and back immediately because she would have had to quarantine.

A Bay Area woman's vacation was ruined by a compromised COVID-19 test. She flew to Hawaii and back immediately because she would have had to quarantine.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.

Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.

NJ attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive for coronavirus

NJ attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive for coronavirus

The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.   

The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.   

Healthcare providers sound the alarm for widespread COVID testing as cases rise

Healthcare providers sound the alarm for widespread COVID testing as cases rise

As hospitals prepare for the ever present coronavirus case surge, people want to know what’s being done to make sure testing is available for everyone.

As hospitals prepare for the ever present coronavirus case surge, people want to know what’s being done to make sure testing is available for everyone.