Philadelphia drops indoor dining vaccine mandate, sets benchmark to drop mask rules

Philadelphia dropped its vaccine mandate for indoor dining on Wednesday and set the benchmark for when further restrictions, like mask requirements, could also go away as case counts and positivity rates improve.

US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.

COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows

The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.

Philadelphia mandates: City to announce 'adjustments' to COVID-19 mitigation measures Wednesday

Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said the city would be announcing 'some adjustments' to COVID-19 mitigation measures and rules on Wednesday.

American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes

For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters

Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.

COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Philadelphia

COVID-19 cases are down in Philadelphia and people want to know when the city will loosen restrictions like in New Jersey and Delaware.

CDC proposes opioid guideline changes
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Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines.

Judge grants injunction to renew possible sale of 2 shuttered Chester County hospitals

A Chester County judge granted an injunction against Tower Health on Monday which breathed new life into the potential sale of two recently shuttered hospitals.

Philadelphia may rely on new metrics to guide COVID-19 mandates

As COVID-19 numbers continue to trend down in Philadelphia, city officials who have been hesitant to pull back restrictions may be ready to take a small step forward.