Bowser lifting DC mask mandate for bars, gyms, concerts, but not schools
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that the city will lift its mask requirements for many public venues, including bars, restaurants and schools – but it will still mandate masks for schoolchildren.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that the city will lift its mask requirements for many public venues, including bars, restaurants and schools – but it will still mandate masks for schoolchildren.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Indiana weight-loss star Lexi Reed hospitalized for organ failure: report
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Founder of Philly Fighting COVID agrees to destroy personal health data collected during clinic debacle
Founder of disgraced start-up Philly Fighting COVID, Andrei Doroshin, and his associates are barred from managing charitable assets or soliciting charitable donations in Pennsylvania for 10 years.
Founder of disgraced start-up Philly Fighting COVID, Andrei Doroshin, and his associates are barred from managing charitable assets or soliciting charitable donations in Pennsylvania for 10 years.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
Billionaire's trip to space raises $125M to St. Jude hospital
The charitable sector should hope that billionaire Jared Isaacman keeps seeking new adventures.
The charitable sector should hope that billionaire Jared Isaacman keeps seeking new adventures.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
New Jersey court dismisses officers' union vaccine mandate suit
A New Jersey appeals court rejected a lawsuit from law enforcement unions challenging Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A New Jersey appeals court rejected a lawsuit from law enforcement unions challenging Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools
Schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in suburban counties will make masks optional for students and staff at the end of the month. Masking requirements will remain for schools in the City of Philadelphia.
Schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in suburban counties will make masks optional for students and staff at the end of the month. Masking requirements will remain for schools in the City of Philadelphia.
FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Friday marks deadline for Philadelphia officers to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Philadelphia police officers must receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or have submitted an exemption request, by Friday, Officers who are unvaccinated and not deemed exempt will be placed on vaccinated leave on March 1.
Philadelphia police officers must receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or have submitted an exemption request, by Friday, Officers who are unvaccinated and not deemed exempt will be placed on vaccinated leave on March 1.
Delaware mask mandate: Universal indoor mask mandate ends Friday
Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate ended Friday morning, as their school mask requirements remain in effect through next month.
Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate ended Friday morning, as their school mask requirements remain in effect through next month.
Study finds COVID-19 increases risk of fetal death
A new study out of Atlanta found the COVID-19 virus may increase the risk of fetal death. Dr. Mike breaks down the facts on Good Day Philadelphia.
A new study out of Atlanta found the COVID-19 virus may increase the risk of fetal death. Dr. Mike breaks down the facts on Good Day Philadelphia.
AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
Delaware County hospital gives families one-week notice before closing hospice unit
Families of loved ones in the hospice unit at Taylor Hospital said they were given a one-week notice about its impending closure. Crozer Health said patients are able to move to different parts of the hospital and the hospice closure is only temporary.
Families of loved ones in the hospice unit at Taylor Hospital said they were given a one-week notice about its impending closure. Crozer Health said patients are able to move to different parts of the hospital and the hospice closure is only temporary.
Trucker protest could impact Super Bowl fans, officials warn
The Department of Homeland Security has warned local law enforcement that truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions in the U.S. could potentially impact the Super Bowl this weekend.
The Department of Homeland Security has warned local law enforcement that truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions in the U.S. could potentially impact the Super Bowl this weekend.
COVID-19 leads to stillbirths in infected women, destroys placenta, study finds
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Trucker protest, days-long blockade at U.S.-Canada border shuts down auto factories
The "Freedom Truck Convoy" has set up a days-long blockade at the US-Canada border to protest Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border travel. The demonstration has caused massive gridlock at one of the busiest border crossings in the world, and has now forced several automakers to shut down or reduce operations at their factories.
The "Freedom Truck Convoy" has set up a days-long blockade at the US-Canada border to protest Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border travel. The demonstration has caused massive gridlock at one of the busiest border crossings in the world, and has now forced several automakers to shut down or reduce operations at their factories.
Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.