Pennsylvania House votes to end governor's pandemic disaster declaration
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted on party lines Tuesday to put an end to the governor’s pandemic disaster emergency declaration, less than a month after voters dramatically expanded lawmakers’ powers to control such declarations.
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted on party lines Tuesday to put an end to the governor’s pandemic disaster emergency declaration, less than a month after voters dramatically expanded lawmakers’ powers to control such declarations.
Pa. health officials urge safety measures to protect kids too young for COVID vaccine
Health officials offered advice for parents with children under 12 who are now ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials offered advice for parents with children under 12 who are now ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pa. health officials urge safety measures to protect kids too young for COVID vaccine
Jeff Cole reports on measures Pennsylvania health officials are urging parents of young children to adopt to protect them from COVID-19
Jeff Cole reports on measures Pennsylvania health officials are urging parents of young children to adopt to protect them from COVID-19
High vaccination coverage greatly reduces risk of COVID-19 variant outbreak, WHO says
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
Arkansas rookie police officer saves newborn from choking
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
CDC urging parents to get teens vaccinated after increasing cases of teens being hospitalized
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates among the age group — including some who required intensive care.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates among the age group — including some who required intensive care.
'Shot of a Lifetime:' Washington launches vaccine lottery with $2 million cash prizes, tuition, flights
Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 including lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems.
Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 including lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems.
Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
New Jersey businesses can let vaccinated employees drop masks, social distancing on Friday
New Jersey will allow fully vaccinated employees to drop masks and social distancing on Friday if they can prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Jersey will allow fully vaccinated employees to drop masks and social distancing on Friday if they can prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Jersey lawmakers pass bill to end public health emergency
The measure, which passed with Democrats in favor and Republicans against, ends most of the more than 100 executive orders that Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy enacted to address the pandemic, but leaves about a dozen of them in place until January.
The measure, which passed with Democrats in favor and Republicans against, ends most of the more than 100 executive orders that Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy enacted to address the pandemic, but leaves about a dozen of them in place until January.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Vaccines Required: Several Delaware Valley universities mandate vaccines for returning students
With abundant COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for people 16 and older, several colleges and universities across the Delaware Valley have made the vaccine mandatory for students returning to campus in the Fall.
With abundant COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for people 16 and older, several colleges and universities across the Delaware Valley have made the vaccine mandatory for students returning to campus in the Fall.
US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
Even vaccinated California workers may have to keep masks on
The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.
The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.
Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
Coronavirus Restrictions: What you need to know in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
As the coronavirus vaccination rollout continues to advance across states, officials continue to urge the public to use caution in protecting themselves against the virus.
As the coronavirus vaccination rollout continues to advance across states, officials continue to urge the public to use caution in protecting themselves against the virus.
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.