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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Large holiday gatherings should be avoided, Philadelphia health officials warn
Health officials in Philadelphia warn people to avoid large holiday gatherings in order to lower the risk of spreading COVID.
Health officials in Philadelphia warn people to avoid large holiday gatherings in order to lower the risk of spreading COVID.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Pennsylvania asks FEMA for help with COVID surge
Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to bolster hospitals and nursing homes that are increasingly under stress from persistent staffing shortages and the latest COVID-19 surge.
Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to bolster hospitals and nursing homes that are increasingly under stress from persistent staffing shortages and the latest COVID-19 surge.
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
Toll-free number launches for homebound vaccine requests in Delaware
Delaware health officials are launching a toll-free number to help homebound people request at-home coronavirus vaccines.
Delaware health officials are launching a toll-free number to help homebound people request at-home coronavirus vaccines.
Centennial School District opts out of mask mandate for students, staff
The Centennial School District chooses against a mask mandate for students and staff, effective immediately.
The Centennial School District chooses against a mask mandate for students and staff, effective immediately.
Centennial School District votes for no mask mandate for students, staff
The Centennial school board voted against a mask mandate for students and staff in the district.
The Centennial school board voted against a mask mandate for students and staff in the district.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
Upper Darby School District will keep masks on
Students will continue to wear masks in the Upper Darby Scool District
Students will continue to wear masks in the Upper Darby Scool District
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.