Dozens of Philadelphia schools move virtual next week as COVID staffing issues persist
The School District of Philadelphia on Sunday announced that dozens of schools will move to virtual learning for the second week of the new year as educators continue to grapple with the virus-related staffing issues.
The School District of Philadelphia on Sunday announced that dozens of schools will move to virtual learning for the second week of the new year as educators continue to grapple with the virus-related staffing issues.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
NJ National Guard deploys to Atlantic County long-term care facility amid COVID-19 surge
Meadowview will become one of several long-term care facilities in the state to receive assistance from the New Jersey National Guard.
Meadowview will become one of several long-term care facilities in the state to receive assistance from the New Jersey National Guard.
Walmart temporarily closes Delaware store as COVID-19 surges
Walmart has temporarily closed its Camden store in central Delaware amid a winter surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Walmart has temporarily closed its Camden store in central Delaware amid a winter surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Researchers: New mutation of the coronavirus being called the 'deltacron' variant
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines, including a new mutation of COVID-19 that's been labeled the 'deltacron' variant.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines, including a new mutation of COVID-19 that's been labeled the 'deltacron' variant.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Second death under investigation amid Pennsylvania hepatitis A outbreak, health officials say
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating a second death in connection to a Hepatitis A outbreak that closed down a local Italian restaurant.
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating a second death in connection to a Hepatitis A outbreak that closed down a local Italian restaurant.
Pennsylvania seeks more hospital beds, staff in COVID surge
The plans involve adding hospital beds within regions for 60 days to absorb patients from swamped hospitals. Additional medical support staff are to include physicians, respiratory therapists and registered nurses, Wolf's office said.
The plans involve adding hospital beds within regions for 60 days to absorb patients from swamped hospitals. Additional medical support staff are to include physicians, respiratory therapists and registered nurses, Wolf's office said.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
NY plans COVID-19 booster mandate for healthcare workers
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
Hepatitis A outbreak in Pennsylvania linked to local restaurant, health officials say
State and local officials are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak believed to be linked to a restaurant located in Montgomery County. Seven cases have resulted in hospitalizations and one person has died, according to officials.
State and local officials are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak believed to be linked to a restaurant located in Montgomery County. Seven cases have resulted in hospitalizations and one person has died, according to officials.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID shot may be needed
Dr. Mike weighs in on a number of health headlines, including the CEO of Moderna's comments on the potential need for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Dr. Mike weighs in on a number of health headlines, including the CEO of Moderna's comments on the potential need for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
Philadelphia health officials provide tips to ensure COVID testing sites are trustworthy
In the wake of warnings about 'unaffiliated' pop-up sites, Philadelphia officials are providing residents with tips on how to ensure a COVID-19 testing site is trustworthy and legitimate.
In the wake of warnings about 'unaffiliated' pop-up sites, Philadelphia officials are providing residents with tips on how to ensure a COVID-19 testing site is trustworthy and legitimate.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France