Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
WHO chief: Blanket COVID booster drives risk prolonged pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug, providing option to a daily pill
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
Philly restaurants fear restrictions again due to rise in COVID cases, omicron variant
Restaurants in Philly are concerned about the possibility of restrictions due to a rise in COVID cases and the omicron variant.
Restaurants in Philly are concerned about the possibility of restrictions due to a rise in COVID cases and the omicron variant.
San Jose mayor pushes for mandatory booster; could be 1st in California
In what could be an unprecedented move in California, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he wants to make all city employees and visitors who enter city-owned facilities, to have a booster shot or third round of vaccinations. There will surely be pushback to the plan.
In what could be an unprecedented move in California, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he wants to make all city employees and visitors who enter city-owned facilities, to have a booster shot or third round of vaccinations. There will surely be pushback to the plan.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Olney Charter High School shifts to remote learning amid faculty call out
A Philadelphia high school will move students to remote learning on Monday as teachers staged a massive ‘call out’ to demand better health protocols one week after a student died of COVID-19.
A Philadelphia high school will move students to remote learning on Monday as teachers staged a massive ‘call out’ to demand better health protocols one week after a student died of COVID-19.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
'Cases are up immensely': Philadelphia Health Commissioner urges testing ahead of holiday season
As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole urged testing and reminded people to take as many precautions as possible ahead of the holiday season.
As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole urged testing and reminded people to take as many precautions as possible ahead of the holiday season.
Omicron variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest health headlines, including new reports that the omicron coronavirus variant is now the most dominant strain in the United States.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest health headlines, including new reports that the omicron coronavirus variant is now the most dominant strain in the United States.
Newark orders indoor masks at public places as cases rise
New Jersey's largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public buildings as coronavirus cases are on the rise.
New Jersey's largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public buildings as coronavirus cases are on the rise.
Philadelphia distributes free at-home rapid COVID tests
The City of Philadelphia started giving out COVID tests for free and supplies ran out at many locations Monday.
The City of Philadelphia started giving out COVID tests for free and supplies ran out at many locations Monday.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
Biogen halves price of Alzheimer's drug after criticism
The drugmaker said Monday that it will cut the wholesale acquisition cost of the drug by about 50% next month. That means the annual cost for a person of average weight will amount to $28,200.
The drugmaker said Monday that it will cut the wholesale acquisition cost of the drug by about 50% next month. That means the annual cost for a person of average weight will amount to $28,200.
Philadelphia Department of Health giving away rapid at-home COVID tests
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to show how to use an at-home COVID test.
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to show how to use an at-home COVID test.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.