Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
'Simply obscene': Philadelphia teachers union rebukes district as more schools move remote
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Tuesday rebuked the School District of Philadelphia's "outrageous eleventh-hour plan" to move over 80 schools to remote learning for the first week of 2022 amid staffing shortages worsened by the omicron surge.
Flight delays, cancelations still plague travelers passing through Philadelphia
Travel woes are still being reported across the country, with thousands of flights delayed or canceled. Philadelphia International Airport is reporting a better day Tuesday.
New Philadelphia schools added to remote-only status for first week of January 2022
The School District of Philadelphia have switched 92 schools to virtual learning for the remainder of the first week of January 2022, district officials announced.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
Israel detects case of 'flurona' in unvaccinated pregnant woman
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
Rutgers University to require COVID-19 booster shot for students
Rutgers University will begin requiring booster shots for all students for the spring semester.
'Staggering' number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Local school districts use snow day to choose either remote or in-person learning
Many area school districts canceled school Monday for winter weather, but some used the time to determine whether to move forward with in-person or remote learning.
Philadelphia residents warned to avoid 'unaffiliated' pop-up COVID-19 testing sites
Philadelphia officials are warning residents to avoid pop-up COVID-19 testing sites similar to ones spotted in Center City last, claiming to be funded by FEMA.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Line Health pauses elective surgeries for 2 weeks as COVID infections rise
Elective surgeries at a southeastern Pennsylvania hospital are being paused for two weeks due in part to a rise in COVID-19 patients.