HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
The exercise routine that's 3x more beneficial than walking, according to researchers
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
CDC releases urgent warning for pregnant women to get vaccinated from COVID-19
FOX 29's Mike Jerrick and Karen Hepp talk with the director of maternal and fetal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after the CDC released an urgent new warning for pregnant women or women looking to get pregnant to get vaccinated from COVID-19.
FOX 29's Mike Jerrick and Karen Hepp talk with the director of maternal and fetal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after the CDC released an urgent new warning for pregnant women or women looking to get pregnant to get vaccinated from COVID-19.
COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
Health care workers face threats, violence over COVID-19 safety rules
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
Pennsylvania lawmakers keep COVID-19 regulatory waivers for 6 more months
Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature voted Wednesday to again extend hundreds of regulatory waivers that Gov. Tom Wolf's administration had approved under its pandemic-related disaster emergency authority.
Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature voted Wednesday to again extend hundreds of regulatory waivers that Gov. Tom Wolf's administration had approved under its pandemic-related disaster emergency authority.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Delaware Gov. Carney announces mandatory vaccine or testing for educators, staff
“There’s no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and keep all Delaware children in their classrooms, than to get vaccinated,” said Governor Carney.
“There’s no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and keep all Delaware children in their classrooms, than to get vaccinated,” said Governor Carney.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.