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

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.

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. 

'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.

Omicron variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Murphy says another lockdown is unlikely but isn't off the table

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy does not believe that his state will need to enter another lockdown as COVID-19 infections continue to rise, but he has not taken the idea completely off the table. 

Local small businesses thriving during holiday rush despite pandemic, supply chain issues

Christmas Village has been feeling the heat of the pandemic as many vendors have been dealing with supply chain issues. Still, their outdoor format has made it so they can open up shop and thrive in what's been a difficult year for small business.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.