Netherlands lockdown: Omicron spread prompts closures for nearly 1 month
The Netherlands lockdown began Sunday, with all non-essential stores, bars and restaurants closing until Jan. 14.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
COVID-19 attacks fat tissue, may increase risk of severe disease, study finds
A recent study found how COVID-19 can elicit a harmful inflammatory response in patients with obesity by storing in fat tissue cells.
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Eagles-Washington game moved to Tuesday at 7 p.m. amid NFL COVID issues
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Football Team will now play on Tuesday as the NFL has moved multiple games in response to dozens of COVID-19 cases across the league.
NFL reschedules several games this weekend amid COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak ravaging the sports world has led the NFL to reschedule several of this weekend’s games.
France: 5th wave is here, New Year's concerts and fireworks banned
“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sunday's game against Bucs
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will miss Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olney Charter High School senior dies following battle with COVID-19
Alayna Thach, a 17-year-old senior at Olney Charter High School, passed away this week following a battle with COVID-19. A GoFundMe has been created to help with funeral costs.
Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
Flyers, Canadians play at empty Bell Centre amid COVID-19 surge
The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers played in an empty Bell Centre on Thursday night because of a spiraling rise of COVID-19 cases.
University of Delaware to require COVID-19 booster shots
The University of Delaware has made COVID-19 booster shots mandatory for students before returning to campus for the spring semester.
NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
Demand for COVID-19 testing ramps up as Christmas approaches
As COVID-19 infections continue to climb, so too has the demand for tests as some local families ditch their holiday plans a week away from Christmas.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
COVID concerns, injuries overshadow Washington-Eagles game
Jalen Hurts or Gardner Minshew? At least Washington has narrowed Philadelphia’s starting quarterback to two players. The Eagles won’t know who they’re facing at several positions.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
