'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case

'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.

As childhood COVID cases rise, anxious parents seek answers, advice

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.

AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start

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

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

'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

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

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.

COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths

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.

Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

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

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.

CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot

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.