Local school district's COVID policy raises questions
One school district says parents don’t have to tell the school if someone in their household has COVID, according to a letter obtained by FOX 29.
One school district says parents don’t have to tell the school if someone in their household has COVID, according to a letter obtained by FOX 29.
Fully vaccinated couple tests positive for COVID-19
Four months after being fully vaccinated both Rick Rein and Claudia Gallego tested positive for COVID-19.
Four months after being fully vaccinated both Rick Rein and Claudia Gallego tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Pennsylvania guards union warns Wolf of legal action over vaccine mandate
The president of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association sent a letter to the Democratic governor two days after Wolf ordered the guards and some other state workers to get fully vaccinated by Sept. 7 or face weekly testing.
The president of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association sent a letter to the Democratic governor two days after Wolf ordered the guards and some other state workers to get fully vaccinated by Sept. 7 or face weekly testing.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Philadelphia issues new mask mandates as COVID-19 cases soar
FOX 29's Alex Holley talked with the acting health commissioner for the City of Philadelphia, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, about the new mask mandate issued that started Thursday at midnight and why they made the decision to put the mandate in place.
FOX 29's Alex Holley talked with the acting health commissioner for the City of Philadelphia, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, about the new mask mandate issued that started Thursday at midnight and why they made the decision to put the mandate in place.
School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
Missouri deploys ‘ambulance strike teams’ for hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 delta surge
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
Eagles, Phillies to require indoor mask wearing for all fans
The Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies on Wednesday said that fans will be required to mask up while indoors at Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park regardless of vaccination status.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies on Wednesday said that fans will be required to mask up while indoors at Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park regardless of vaccination status.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
Supplements to boost children's immune systems
FOX 29's Alex Holley talks with a pediatrician on some of the recommended ways that she would use to help boost a child's immune system against illness, especially with more younger children getting COVID-19 and are not able to be vaccinated.
FOX 29's Alex Holley talks with a pediatrician on some of the recommended ways that she would use to help boost a child's immune system against illness, especially with more younger children getting COVID-19 and are not able to be vaccinated.
Restaurants in Philadelphia area are requiring proof of vaccination
The general manager of Martha's and the owner of Rouge joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about the rising COVID-19 cases in the area and how these restaurants are preparing, whether it is requiring vaccinations for their indoor diners or requiring face masks indoors while dining.
The general manager of Martha's and the owner of Rouge joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about the rising COVID-19 cases in the area and how these restaurants are preparing, whether it is requiring vaccinations for their indoor diners or requiring face masks indoors while dining.
Philly Mask Mandate: City to address change in mask guidance Wednesday
Dawn Timmeney details likely new Philly COVID-19 restrictions
Dawn Timmeney details likely new Philly COVID-19 restrictions