New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
New Jersey Department of Health adopts CDC guidelines on COVID-19 isolation
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is updating its guidance on isolation and quarantine period for both the public and healthcare providers based on new recommendations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is updating its guidance on isolation and quarantine period for both the public and healthcare providers based on new recommendations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
FEMA 'strike teams' coming to Pennsylvania hospitals to help with COVID-19 surge
As COVID cases continue to rise so does the pressure on local hospitals being pushed to capacity. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced "strike teams" of medical professionals will be on their way to community hospitals across the state to help alleviate staffing and capacity issues.
As COVID cases continue to rise so does the pressure on local hospitals being pushed to capacity. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced "strike teams" of medical professionals will be on their way to community hospitals across the state to help alleviate staffing and capacity issues.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
COVID testing brings long lines to area sites
It’s another day of record lines at COVID testing sites all across our area. In Philly, hundreds of people were turned away from a mobile testing unit on Cottman Avenue.
It’s another day of record lines at COVID testing sites all across our area. In Philly, hundreds of people were turned away from a mobile testing unit on Cottman Avenue.
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
CDC to open new COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey
The CDC will open a new COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey to help ease the burden caused by the new Omicron variant.
The CDC will open a new COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey to help ease the burden caused by the new Omicron variant.
CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine recommendation
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest health headlines.
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest health headlines.
Demand rising for COVID testing, rapid home kits especially following holiday
As COVID cases continue to rise so does the amount of people wanting to know if they're in that number. It’s especially noticeable during this holiday season.
As COVID cases continue to rise so does the amount of people wanting to know if they're in that number. It’s especially noticeable during this holiday season.
COVID-19 testing sites create long lines as at-home kits become scarce
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine recommendation to 5 days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
COVID-19 pandemic: Behavioral, medical experts look back on 2020, 2021 and predict 2022
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
Fauci: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose too ‘premature’ to discuss
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Army veteran in Arizona passes away from COVID-19 complications while waiting for life-saving ECMO treatment
An Army veteran in Arizona has passed away following a battle with COVID-19, as he waited for a potentially life-saving treatment. In our initial report on Brian Yazzie, family members say he had only a few more days left before a window of opportunity for treatment with an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) machine would have run out.
An Army veteran in Arizona has passed away following a battle with COVID-19, as he waited for a potentially life-saving treatment. In our initial report on Brian Yazzie, family members say he had only a few more days left before a window of opportunity for treatment with an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) machine would have run out.
South Africa to stop most contact tracing as 80% of population gain some immunity
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.