Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.
FDA allows e-cigarette manufacturer to market products for 1st time
The FDA has granted permission for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company to market and sell its e-cigarette products after weighing the benefits and risks to the public.
The FDA has granted permission for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company to market and sell its e-cigarette products after weighing the benefits and risks to the public.
Local counties see demand for COVID booster shots
FOX 29 has learned vaccine booster shots in Montgomery and Chester counties are far outpacing first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
FOX 29 has learned vaccine booster shots in Montgomery and Chester counties are far outpacing first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
N.J. emergency services are in crisis mode, due to staffing shortages
Emergency medical services in New Jersey are in crisis as staffing shortages put the system in jeopardy
Emergency medical services in New Jersey are in crisis as staffing shortages put the system in jeopardy
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccines: FDA advisory panel to weigh boosters this week
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Older adults shouldn’t take aspirin to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke, panel says
Bleeding risks for older adults who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, an influential U.S. panel said.
Bleeding risks for older adults who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, an influential U.S. panel said.
Study: A quarter of women under 40 never checked for breast cancer
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.
Merck's COVID-19 pill: Will it be a gamechanger for the coronavirus pandemic?
Drugmaker Merck has officially asked the FDA to authorize its pill for COVID-19, saying it can reduce the risk of hospitalization. But, just how much of a gamechanger could it really be?
Drugmaker Merck has officially asked the FDA to authorize its pill for COVID-19, saying it can reduce the risk of hospitalization. But, just how much of a gamechanger could it really be?
CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human behavior’
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
20% of UK’s critically ill COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated pregnant women
One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.
One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.
Moderna says it has no plans to share COVID-19 vaccine formula
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
Louisiana tosses 224K COVID-19 vaccine doses after no-shows
The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.
The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Merck asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 treatment pill
Dr. Oz joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines.
Dr. Oz joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines.