Philadelphia mandates: What you need to know about COVID-19 response levels, metrics

Philadelphia health officials on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 response levels that will now tie the city’s mask and vaccine mandates to specific metrics. Here's what you need to know.

Philadelphia drops indoor dining vaccine mandate, sets benchmark to drop mask rules

Philadelphia dropped its vaccine mandate for indoor dining on Wednesday and set the benchmark for when further restrictions, like mask requirements, could also go away as case counts and positivity rates improve.

US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.

COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows

The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.

Philadelphia mandates: City to announce 'adjustments' to COVID-19 mitigation measures Wednesday

Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said the city would be announcing 'some adjustments' to COVID-19 mitigation measures and rules on Wednesday.

American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes

For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters

Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.

COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Philadelphia

COVID-19 cases are down in Philadelphia and people want to know when the city will loosen restrictions like in New Jersey and Delaware.

Philadelphia may rely on new metrics to guide COVID-19 mandates

As COVID-19 numbers continue to trend down in Philadelphia, city officials who have been hesitant to pull back restrictions may be ready to take a small step forward.

Hospitality industry hoping COVID-19 mandates will change with dropping COVID cases
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COVID-19 restrictions are being eased in various cities and states across the country. Many are wondering if dropping COVID-19 cases will prompt a change in Philadelphia. FOX 29's Jennifer Joyce has the details.

Hospitality industry hoping COVID-19 mandates will change with dropping COVID cases
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COVID-19 restrictions are being eased in various cities and states across the country. Many are wondering if dropping COVID-19 cases will prompt a change. FOX 29's Jennifer Joyce has the details.

Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign

The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.