Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
COVID-19 shot or test proof mandate ends at NJ statehouse
Come Monday, the next time New Jersey’s Legislature meets, the requirement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test will be no more.
Come Monday, the next time New Jersey’s Legislature meets, the requirement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test will be no more.
'I'm ready to take it off': Local students weigh-in on changing mask rules in schools
As more states continue to drop mask mandates amid a steady decline in COVID-19 cases, schools are also deciding if students and teachers can ditch the mask to bring normalcy back to the classroom.
As more states continue to drop mask mandates amid a steady decline in COVID-19 cases, schools are also deciding if students and teachers can ditch the mask to bring normalcy back to the classroom.
Delaware County introduces members of newly formed health department
Delaware County on Tuesday introduced the leaders of its newly formed health department nearly two years after the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the county's public health weakness.
Delaware County on Tuesday introduced the leaders of its newly formed health department nearly two years after the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the county's public health weakness.
Where do we stand on the future of COVID-19 booster shots?
An FDA official is suggesting another booster shot might be needed closer to fall, but not everyone agrees. Dr. Mike joins to discuss.
An FDA official is suggesting another booster shot might be needed closer to fall, but not everyone agrees. Dr. Mike joins to discuss.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Legal questions mount amid San Francisco rape kit DNA case
Revelations that the San Francisco police crime lab used a sexual assault victim’s DNA against her in an unrelated property crime case — and the allegation that it may be a common practice in California — has prompted a national outcry.
Revelations that the San Francisco police crime lab used a sexual assault victim’s DNA against her in an unrelated property crime case — and the allegation that it may be a common practice in California — has prompted a national outcry.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
LA sheriff rips push to fire 4,000 unvaccinated deputies amid crime wave: 'Immoral position'
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said county board 'couldn't care less' about residents' public safety concerns, predicts 'referendum on woke-ism'
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said county board 'couldn't care less' about residents' public safety concerns, predicts 'referendum on woke-ism'
New research gives a glimmer of hope in the fight against COVID-19
With new research, declining COVID-19 cases and Philadelphia's vaccine mandate for indoor dining being lifted, many are hoping the end to the pandemic is near.
With new research, declining COVID-19 cases and Philadelphia's vaccine mandate for indoor dining being lifted, many are hoping the end to the pandemic is near.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Philadelphia mandates: What you need to know about COVID-19 response levels, metrics
Philadelphia health officials on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 response levels that will now tie the city’s mask and vaccine mandates to specific metrics. Here's what you need to know.
Philadelphia health officials on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 response levels that will now tie the city’s mask and vaccine mandates to specific metrics. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
Philadelphia restaurant owners express mixed reactions to end of vaccine mandate for indoor dining
Declining COVID-19 cases led to the removal of the vaccine mandate for indoor dining, but some restaurant owners plan to keep it in place.
Declining COVID-19 cases led to the removal of the vaccine mandate for indoor dining, but some restaurant owners plan to keep it in place.
Officials: Conestoga High School parent snuck into locker room, told wrestling team to defy mask rules
A Chester County high school banned a parent who officials say snuck into the locker room and delivered a speech to members of the wrestling team about defying the school's mask rule.
A Chester County high school banned a parent who officials say snuck into the locker room and delivered a speech to members of the wrestling team about defying the school's mask rule.
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.
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.
City of Philadelphia health officials rollback vaccine mandate for indoor dining
The City of Philadelphia has rolled back a mandate requiring people to be vaccinated to dine indoors. FOX 29's Jeff Cole has the latest.
The City of Philadelphia has rolled back a mandate requiring people to be vaccinated to dine indoors. FOX 29's Jeff Cole has the latest.
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.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.