Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
Philadelphia starting to see drop in new COVID-19 cases, changes made to school guidance
Philadelphia health officials shared some good news during Wednesday's COVID-19 response briefing, but say a recent drop in new cases does not mean the omicron wave is over.
Philadelphia health officials shared some good news during Wednesday's COVID-19 response briefing, but say a recent drop in new cases does not mean the omicron wave is over.
Local health officials seeing light at the end of the tunnel for omicron surge
Area doctors say they can see the light at the end of the tunnel in the current omicron surge, but say recent good news has left them cautiously optimistic.
Area doctors say they can see the light at the end of the tunnel in the current omicron surge, but say recent good news has left them cautiously optimistic.
Red Cross cyber attack exposed data on 515,000 vulnerable people
The International Committee of the Red Cross says hackers broke into servers holding its data and gained access to personal, confidential information on more than a half-million vulnerable people.
The International Committee of the Red Cross says hackers broke into servers holding its data and gained access to personal, confidential information on more than a half-million vulnerable people.
400 million free N95 masks to be made available starting next week, White House says
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
COVID-19 two years later: First US case reported in Washington state
This week marks two years since COVID-19 changed lives in Washington state, across the country and throughout the world.
This week marks two years since COVID-19 changed lives in Washington state, across the country and throughout the world.
New Jersey requires shot for health care workers, ending test option
The order means that health care workers who are unvaccinated will have until Jan. 27 to get their first shot and until Feb. 28 for the second.
The order means that health care workers who are unvaccinated will have until Jan. 27 to get their first shot and until Feb. 28 for the second.
Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
Carhartt defends COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing workplace safety
Carhartt said its COVID-19 mandate is to protect its workforce. The company stands behind the policy despite backlash from some people.
Carhartt said its COVID-19 mandate is to protect its workforce. The company stands behind the policy despite backlash from some people.
Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Free government COVID test kits now available: Everything you need to know
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
Vaccination cards required to dine in restaurants or attend sporting events in Philadelphia
Philadelphia now requires all patrons of dine-in restaurants or sporting events to show vaccine cards as proof of vaccination in order to be served or attend games in the city.
Philadelphia now requires all patrons of dine-in restaurants or sporting events to show vaccine cards as proof of vaccination in order to be served or attend games in the city.
New Castle County adds evening COVID test site to help meet surge
A new COVID test site opened in Delaware City, Delaware, with unique evening hours, to help meet an uptick in testing.
A new COVID test site opened in Delaware City, Delaware, with unique evening hours, to help meet an uptick in testing.
New Castle County adds evening COVID test site to help meet surge
A new COVID test site opened in Delaware City, Delaware with late hours, to help meet the surge in testing the state is facing.
A new COVID test site opened in Delaware City, Delaware with late hours, to help meet the surge in testing the state is facing.
Philadelphia vaccine mandate: Vaccine cards now required to dine in or attend sporting events
Philadelphia now requires all patrons of dine-in restaurants or sporting events to show vaccine cards as proof of vaccination in order to be served or attend games in the city.
Philadelphia now requires all patrons of dine-in restaurants or sporting events to show vaccine cards as proof of vaccination in order to be served or attend games in the city.
'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19
Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.
Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.
COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests
Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.
Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.
Second death confirmed in Montgomery County Hepatitis A outbreak, third under investigation
Health leaders in Montgomery County say a third death is under investigation in a Hepatitis A outbreak that is already being blamed for two fatalities and the closure of a local Italian restaurant.
Health leaders in Montgomery County say a third death is under investigation in a Hepatitis A outbreak that is already being blamed for two fatalities and the closure of a local Italian restaurant.
CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.