Parents argue against Philadelphia school district's mask guidance at public meeting
Several parents of Philadelphia school children spoke out against the district's mask guidance for the upcoming school year during a public meeting.
Several parents of Philadelphia school children spoke out against the district's mask guidance for the upcoming school year during a public meeting.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
Gov. Murphy lifts COVID-19 testing requirements for schools, child care providers in New Jersey
Unvaccinated educators will no longer be required to undergo routine COVID-19 testing in New Jersey, according to an announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy.
Unvaccinated educators will no longer be required to undergo routine COVID-19 testing in New Jersey, according to an announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy.
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Masks will be optional at Temple University for most indoor, outdoor parts of campus
Temple University says masks will be optional in all non-healthcare indoor and outdoor settings to start the Fall semester.
Temple University says masks will be optional in all non-healthcare indoor and outdoor settings to start the Fall semester.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
New report highlights impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on Philadelphia's youth
A new report by a non-profit organization uncovered some of the disturbing impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children in Philadelphia.
A new report by a non-profit organization uncovered some of the disturbing impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children in Philadelphia.
China resort city goes into COVID-19 lockdown stranding thousands
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
Biden tests positive in 'rebound' COVID case for 2nd day in a row
He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again in 'rebound' case, doctor says
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
'A beacon of hope': N.J. officer tours landmark that gave him inspiration during COVID battle
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
N.J. officer tours landmark that gave him inspiration during COVID battle
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”