Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Can your employer require you to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Should businesses require or reward employees getting the vaccine? It's a debate coming into focus as more people return to work.
Should businesses require or reward employees getting the vaccine? It's a debate coming into focus as more people return to work.
Health experts worry COVID-19 vaccine skepticism could put herd immunity at risk
Millions of Americans have been vaccinated, but recent polling found that 25% of Americans don’t plan on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the possibility of herd immunity at risk.
Millions of Americans have been vaccinated, but recent polling found that 25% of Americans don’t plan on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the possibility of herd immunity at risk.
Sunlight, humidity ‘unlikely’ impacts on how COVID-19 spreads, Homeland Security study finds
Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security sought to determine how various environmental conditions impact the spread of COVID-19 and other variants and determined that the coronavirus survived in most heat and humidity.
Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security sought to determine how various environmental conditions impact the spread of COVID-19 and other variants and determined that the coronavirus survived in most heat and humidity.
Woman 'breathing freely' after rare windpipe transplant, surgery could help recovering COVID-19 patients
Doctors say a woman is breathing freely again after undergoing a windpipe transplant from a donor.
Doctors say a woman is breathing freely again after undergoing a windpipe transplant from a donor.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
FEMA to reimburse families $9,000 for COVID-related funeral costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
'Elated': As Pa bar restrictions ease, owners and patrons are thrilled to return
Pennsylvania bar and restaurants ease, with many of them needing the boost to stay afloat, as patron express their happiness returning to their favorite watering holes.
Pennsylvania bar and restaurants ease, with many of them needing the boost to stay afloat, as patron express their happiness returning to their favorite watering holes.
Delaware County to open own health department after relying on Chester County through pandemic
After relying on neighboring Chester County for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, Delaware County is months away from finally opening the doors to a health department of its own.
After relying on neighboring Chester County for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, Delaware County is months away from finally opening the doors to a health department of its own.
Pa bar restrictions ease and people are happy to sit down and relax with a drink
Dawn Timmeney has details on Pennsylvania's bar restrictions now at ease and how Montgomery County residents and business owners are excited to be back in their favorite watering holes.
Dawn Timmeney has details on Pennsylvania's bar restrictions now at ease and how Montgomery County residents and business owners are excited to be back in their favorite watering holes.
NIH study finds coronavirus infects mouth cells, saliva
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Wolf: Vaccine 'winning' against virus despite state surge
Pennsylvania is “winning” the race to contain a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations thanks to its accelerating vaccine rollout, the governor said Wednesday, as state officials sought to address what they view as the pandemic’s next big challenge — persuading stragglers to get the shot.
Pennsylvania is “winning” the race to contain a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations thanks to its accelerating vaccine rollout, the governor said Wednesday, as state officials sought to address what they view as the pandemic’s next big challenge — persuading stragglers to get the shot.
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
'Walk-up Wednesdays': Philadelphia hosts three walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics for people 65+
A day after President Joe Biden directed states to make all adults vaccine eligible by April 19, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said it's getting "a little bit easier each week" for city residents to get the crucial shot.
A day after President Joe Biden directed states to make all adults vaccine eligible by April 19, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said it's getting "a little bit easier each week" for city residents to get the crucial shot.
Philadelphia announces COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expansion
On April 19, all adults will become eligible as the city enters Phase 2.
On April 19, all adults will become eligible as the city enters Phase 2.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.