Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire

Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.

COVID-19 outbreak reported among 2nd grade class at Penn Valley Elementary School

Eight people in a classroom, at Narberth's Penn Valley Elementary School, have tested positive for COVID-19, as well as two family members of the students who are fully vaccinated, officials say.

New Jersey expanding gathering limits May 10, allowing more people to attend proms, graduations

More people will be able to attend everything from high school proms and graduations, to professional sporting events early next month when new relaxed capacity limits go into effect in New Jersey.

Lower Merion officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak amid 2nd-grade classroom
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Officials say a total of eight students in the Penn Valley Elementary School classroom tested positive for COVID-19, as did two family members who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill

While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.

EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage

The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.

Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”

California, western states OK resuming use of Johnson & Johnson

The governors of California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada concluded on Saturday that the use of the Johnson & Johnson  COVID-19 vaccine is safe and should resume in the western states.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns

Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.

Washington Township High School students get COVID-19 vaccine in school's gym

Washington Township High School students who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine got their first jab Friday morning at a makeshift clinic held in the school's gym.

Philadelphia makes small adjustments to outdoor dining capacity, bar seating

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley on Friday announced modest adjustments to the city's restrictions on outdoor dining and bar seating. 

Moderna CEO: COVID-19 vaccine surplus possible in 2022

Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.

Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death

A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.

Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”

Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19

Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.

With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.