What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
FEMA to open COVID-19 testing site in Philadelphia to help ease demand
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a COVID-19 testing facility in Philadelphia this week as the demand for tests remains high amid an ongoing surge of new cases.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a COVID-19 testing facility in Philadelphia this week as the demand for tests remains high amid an ongoing surge of new cases.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers test positive for COVID-19, join growing list of infected celebs
Two popular late-night talk show hosts confirmed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
Two popular late-night talk show hosts confirmed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
'I was here over 3 hours': Hundreds flock to new Delaware County free COVID testing site
A new state-run drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Delaware County and people wasted no time hopping in their cars and getting in line, some waiting hours.
A new state-run drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Delaware County and people wasted no time hopping in their cars and getting in line, some waiting hours.
As childhood COVID cases rise, anxious parents seek answers, advice
New data show kids are being hospitalized for COVID at an alarming rate. It’s news that is making many parents anxious. A local pediatrician answers questions and gives advice for parents.
New data show kids are being hospitalized for COVID at an alarming rate. It’s news that is making many parents anxious. A local pediatrician answers questions and gives advice for parents.
Delaware County opens free drive-thru COVID testing site and residents wait hours in line
A free drive-thru COVID testing site has opened in Yeadon, Delaware County and it saw hundreds of people.
A free drive-thru COVID testing site has opened in Yeadon, Delaware County and it saw hundreds of people.
As childhood COVID cases rise, local parents seek answers, advice
Worried parents seek out medical professionals in order to find reassurance for children with COVID.
Worried parents seek out medical professionals in order to find reassurance for children with COVID.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost
AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
South Philly Walmart closed for extensive cleaning; plans to reopen Thursday
A South Philadelphia Walmart says they are taking proactive measures by closing their doors for extensive cleaning, due to the rapid surge of the omicron variant.
A South Philadelphia Walmart says they are taking proactive measures by closing their doors for extensive cleaning, due to the rapid surge of the omicron variant.
'Simply obscene': Philadelphia teachers union rebukes district as more schools move remote
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Tuesday rebuked the School District of Philadelphia's "outrageous eleventh-hour plan" to move over 80 schools to remote learning for the first week of 2022 amid staffing shortages worsened by the omicron surge.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Tuesday rebuked the School District of Philadelphia's "outrageous eleventh-hour plan" to move over 80 schools to remote learning for the first week of 2022 amid staffing shortages worsened by the omicron surge.
Flight delays, cancelations still plague travelers passing through Philadelphia
Travel woes are still being reported across the country, with thousands of flights delayed or canceled. Philadelphia International Airport is reporting a better day Tuesday.
Travel woes are still being reported across the country, with thousands of flights delayed or canceled. Philadelphia International Airport is reporting a better day Tuesday.
New Philadelphia schools added to remote-only status for first week of January 2022
The School District of Philadelphia have switched 92 schools to virtual learning for the remainder of the first week of January 2022, district officials announced.
The School District of Philadelphia have switched 92 schools to virtual learning for the remainder of the first week of January 2022, district officials announced.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.