'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.
Main Line Health pauses elective surgeries for 2 weeks as COVID infections rise
Elective surgeries at a southeastern Pennsylvania hospital are being paused for two weeks due in part to a rise in COVID-19 patients.
Elective surgeries at a southeastern Pennsylvania hospital are being paused for two weeks due in part to a rise in COVID-19 patients.
No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
COVID surge causing people to readjust New Year's Eve plans
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationally, people are readjusting their New Year's Eve plans to include more tame celebrations. Dr. Mike shares advice on how to celebrate safely and discusses the latest COVID-19 headlines.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationally, people are readjusting their New Year's Eve plans to include more tame celebrations. Dr. Mike shares advice on how to celebrate safely and discusses the latest COVID-19 headlines.