How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Pennsylvania asks FEMA for help with COVID surge
Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to bolster hospitals and nursing homes that are increasingly under stress from persistent staffing shortages and the latest COVID-19 surge.
Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to bolster hospitals and nursing homes that are increasingly under stress from persistent staffing shortages and the latest COVID-19 surge.
Daytime meals may prevent health issues for nightshift workers, NIH study finds
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
Philadelphia officials urge against inter-household Christmas gatherings amid COVID-19 case spike
Philadelphia has seen COVID-19 case counts double in recent weeks, while hospitalizations are up 50%.
Philadelphia has seen COVID-19 case counts double in recent weeks, while hospitalizations are up 50%.
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
Toll-free number launches for homebound vaccine requests in Delaware
Delaware health officials are launching a toll-free number to help homebound people request at-home coronavirus vaccines.
Delaware health officials are launching a toll-free number to help homebound people request at-home coronavirus vaccines.
Centennial School District opts out of mask mandate for students, staff
The Centennial School District chooses against a mask mandate for students and staff, effective immediately.
The Centennial School District chooses against a mask mandate for students and staff, effective immediately.
Centennial School District votes for no mask mandate for students, staff
The Centennial school board voted against a mask mandate for students and staff in the district.
The Centennial school board voted against a mask mandate for students and staff in the district.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Study: Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron
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.
Vaccines required to attend Sixers, Flyers games under new Philadelphia mandate
Philadelphia's new mandate applies to all indoor establishments that serve food or drink for on-site consumption
Philadelphia's new mandate applies to all indoor establishments that serve food or drink for on-site consumption
Upper Darby School District will keep masks on
Pennsylvania schools were able to choose whether students would continue to wear masks or not.
Pennsylvania schools were able to choose whether students would continue to wear masks or not.
Upper Darby School District will keep masks on
Students will continue to wear masks in the Upper Darby Scool District
Students will continue to wear masks in the Upper Darby Scool District
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Philadelphia to require vaccines for indoor dining establishments
A new vaccine mandate for indoor dining establishments, and anywhere in Philadelphia food is served indoors to go into effect Jan. 3, 2022.
A new vaccine mandate for indoor dining establishments, and anywhere in Philadelphia food is served indoors to go into effect Jan. 3, 2022.