NJ aiming for 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate once available
New Jersey health officials said Monday they aim to have 70% of the state vaccinated for COVID-19 once a vaccine becomes available.
New Jersey health officials said Monday they aim to have 70% of the state vaccinated for COVID-19 once a vaccine becomes available.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Hammonton, NJ COVID-19 numbers are higher than other towns of similar size, alarming residents
Coronavirus numbers in Hammonton, N.J. have risen higher than other N.J. towns of similar size, raising alarm among residents.
Coronavirus numbers in Hammonton, N.J. have risen higher than other N.J. towns of similar size, raising alarm among residents.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Hammonton, NJ higher coronavirus numbers concerns residents
JoAnn Pileggi reports from Hammonton
JoAnn Pileggi reports from Hammonton
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
West Philly artist creates origami remembering lives lost to coronavirus
The pandemic’s death toll is climbing each day, but one local artist has created a way to make sure those who died from coronavirus are remembered.
The pandemic’s death toll is climbing each day, but one local artist has created a way to make sure those who died from coronavirus are remembered.
ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Fewer virus patients aiding case investigators in Pennsylvania
The rising lack of cooperation with case investigators comes as Pennsylvania's positivity rate, number of infections and coronavirus-related hospitalizations are on the rise.
The rising lack of cooperation with case investigators comes as Pennsylvania's positivity rate, number of infections and coronavirus-related hospitalizations are on the rise.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Report: Jaguars RB Armstead, a Millville native, could miss season with COVID-19 complications
Ryquell Armstead, a 23-year-old running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been hospitalized twice due to complications from COVID-19 and is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to a report.
Ryquell Armstead, a 23-year-old running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been hospitalized twice due to complications from COVID-19 and is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to a report.
Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said Saturday.
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said Saturday.
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Pennsylvania adds over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for third straight day
The influx of new cases comes after Pennsylvania reported its highest one-day total since the onset of the pandemic on Friday. Statewide, the health department has managed 192,622 overall cases.
The influx of new cases comes after Pennsylvania reported its highest one-day total since the onset of the pandemic on Friday. Statewide, the health department has managed 192,622 overall cases.
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.