Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
Israel detects case of 'flurona' in unvaccinated pregnant woman
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
Rutgers University to require COVID-19 booster shot for students
Rutgers University will begin requiring booster shots for all students for the spring semester.
Rutgers University will begin requiring booster shots for all students for the spring semester.
CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
FDA authorizes boosters for 12-15 years olds, 5 to 11 years olds with underlying conditions
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines.
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines.
Philadelphia warns residents about pop-up COVID testing sites
Philadelphia health officials warn residents to steer clear of pop-up COVID testing sites.
Philadelphia health officials warn residents to steer clear of pop-up COVID testing sites.
School District of Philadelphia move 81 schools to remote learning through end of the week
Due to staffing issues, the School District of Philadelphia is returning 81 schools to remote learning through the end of the week, and possibly longer.
Due to staffing issues, the School District of Philadelphia is returning 81 schools to remote learning through the end of the week, and possibly longer.
'Staggering' number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Local school districts use snow day to choose either remote or in-person learning
Many area school districts canceled school Monday for winter weather, but some used the time to determine whether to move forward with in-person or remote learning.
Many area school districts canceled school Monday for winter weather, but some used the time to determine whether to move forward with in-person or remote learning.
Delaware Valley school districts struggle with in-person versus remote learning post-holiday break
As the omicron variant drives COVID cases up, Delaware Valley school leaders choose between in-person or remote learning for students.
As the omicron variant drives COVID cases up, Delaware Valley school leaders choose between in-person or remote learning for students.
Philadelphia vaccine mandate: Proof of vaccination now required at indoor dining establishments
Philadelphia's proof of vaccine mandate goes into effect across the city for indoor dining purposes.
Philadelphia's proof of vaccine mandate goes into effect across the city for indoor dining purposes.
Philadelphia residents warned to avoid 'unaffiliated' pop-up COVID-19 testing sites
Philadelphia officials are warning residents to avoid pop-up COVID-19 testing sites similar to ones spotted in Center City last, claiming to be funded by FEMA.
Philadelphia officials are warning residents to avoid pop-up COVID-19 testing sites similar to ones spotted in Center City last, claiming to be funded by FEMA.
Philadelphia vaccine mandate: Proof of vaccination now required at indoor dining establishments
Proof of vaccination is now required at Philadelphia establishments that serve food or drink for on-site consumption. Those establishments can also accept negative tests from within the last 24 hours until Jan. 17.
Proof of vaccination is now required at Philadelphia establishments that serve food or drink for on-site consumption. Those establishments can also accept negative tests from within the last 24 hours until Jan. 17.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.