Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
COVID-19 vaccine allocation in southeastern Pennsylvania counties hasn’t been unfair, Wolf says
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says COVID-19 vaccine allocation to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties hasn't been unfair after leaders sent a letter this week saying they were shortchanged and called on more doses and data.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says COVID-19 vaccine allocation to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties hasn't been unfair after leaders sent a letter this week saying they were shortchanged and called on more doses and data.
COVID survivor who spent month on a ventilator shares his story
Emmanuel Gilbert was diagnosed with COVID last March. He spent two months in isolation at Taylor Hospital and 31 days on a ventilator. Today, he is on the mend and sharing his story.
Emmanuel Gilbert was diagnosed with COVID last March. He spent two months in isolation at Taylor Hospital and 31 days on a ventilator. Today, he is on the mend and sharing his story.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
Pa. wedding venues look to Gov Wolf to expand capacity in order to save their businesses
Countless weddings were scaled-down, postponed, or canceled outright, due to the pandemic. Many businesses want to make up for what they missed, so they’re calling on Gov. Wolf to expand capacity at wedding venues.
Countless weddings were scaled-down, postponed, or canceled outright, due to the pandemic. Many businesses want to make up for what they missed, so they’re calling on Gov. Wolf to expand capacity at wedding venues.
WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020 — marking the start of a long, devastating journey
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccinations in Pennsylvania: What you need to know
Pennsylvania began the arduous effort to vaccinate the sixth largest population in the country shortly after the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was given federal approval in early December.
Pennsylvania began the arduous effort to vaccinate the sixth largest population in the country shortly after the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was given federal approval in early December.
Texas Rangers say Opening Day will be at 100 percent capacity of Globe Life Field
The Texas Rangers will allow for 100% capacity of fans for their Opening Day game at Globe Life Field.
The Texas Rangers will allow for 100% capacity of fans for their Opening Day game at Globe Life Field.
US aid to Pa. draws GOP warning to use it for 1-time costs
Many across state government were still trying to determine exactly what sort of restrictions are on the money and suggested that they may not know for certain for days after the bill is signed into law.
Many across state government were still trying to determine exactly what sort of restrictions are on the money and suggested that they may not know for certain for days after the bill is signed into law.
NJ woman celebrates 100th birthday with 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Ethernell Saxon’s, a Cherry Hill resident, received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at the Camden County Vaccination Center.
Ethernell Saxon’s, a Cherry Hill resident, received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at the Camden County Vaccination Center.
New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Life after COVID-19: 2 Philadelphia-area survivors share their stories
Brett Breslow and Monty G., both of the Philadelphia area, battled COVID-19 and won but their battles were difficult.
Brett Breslow and Monty G., both of the Philadelphia area, battled COVID-19 and won but their battles were difficult.
As states ease mask rules, workers concerned over personal safety amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.
As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.
Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.