French authorities harden COVID-19 rules at Tour de France
French authorities have made it harder for Tour de France teams to reach the finish line in Paris by deciding they will be expelled from the race if two or more of their staff members test positive for COVID-19 within a week.
French authorities have made it harder for Tour de France teams to reach the finish line in Paris by deciding they will be expelled from the race if two or more of their staff members test positive for COVID-19 within a week.
Survey shows 1 in 5 Americans don't believe in vaccines
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
1-year-old Georgia boy dies from COVID-19, state officials confirm
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
Alameda, Contra Costa counties attempting to reopen some businesses again
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Chinatown businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Businesses in Philadelphia’s Chinatown continue to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses in Philadelphia’s Chinatown continue to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Temple University students adjust to new normal as fall semester begins
Temple University students are adjusting to the new norm as they head back for the fall semester.
Temple University students are adjusting to the new norm as they head back for the fall semester.
At RNC, UFC’s Dana White praises Trump’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
White appeared in a virtual address during Thursday night’s RNC with the same enthusiasm for the sitting president as he spoke on his relationship with Trump.
White appeared in a virtual address during Thursday night’s RNC with the same enthusiasm for the sitting president as he spoke on his relationship with Trump.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
Murphy, Cuomo, Lamont oppose new CDC recommendation to limit asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
In a joint statement issued Thursday, Governors Phil Murphy, Andrew Cuomo and Ned Lamont said their states will continue to prioritize asymptomatic testing in opposition of new recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In a joint statement issued Thursday, Governors Phil Murphy, Andrew Cuomo and Ned Lamont said their states will continue to prioritize asymptomatic testing in opposition of new recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DOJ seeks data on care home deaths in 4 Democrat-led states, including Pa., NJ
The Justice Department sends letters to the governors of four Democratic-led states, seeking data on whether they violated federal law by ordering public nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals — actions that have been criticized for potentially fueling the spread of the virus.
The Justice Department sends letters to the governors of four Democratic-led states, seeking data on whether they violated federal law by ordering public nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals — actions that have been criticized for potentially fueling the spread of the virus.
Nurses arrange wedding ceremony for coronavirus patient at San Antonio hospital
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Philadelphia International Airport prepares to move forward as air traffic grows
COVID-19 has impacted practically everything, especially when it comes to traveling. From trains to planes. Philadelphia International Airport was part of it. The airport suffered some of the economic downfall. The question is how does the airport move forward, now that air traffic is beginning to take off?
COVID-19 has impacted practically everything, especially when it comes to traveling. From trains to planes. Philadelphia International Airport was part of it. The airport suffered some of the economic downfall. The question is how does the airport move forward, now that air traffic is beginning to take off?
Philadelphia International Airport prepares to move forward as air traffic grows
Marcus Espinoza reports from the airport
Marcus Espinoza reports from the airport
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Philadelphia Water Department extends pause on shutoffs through September
The Philadelphia Water Department announced Wednesday that it has extended its pause on water shutoffs through September amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Philadelphia Water Department announced Wednesday that it has extended its pause on water shutoffs through September amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.