Metro Atlanta church to require vaccination proof for in-person services
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
Philadelphia mandates COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers, college students
Philadelphia health officials on Friday announced that college students and healthcare workers will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October or face weekly testing.
Philadelphia health officials on Friday announced that college students and healthcare workers will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October or face weekly testing.
Coachella, Stagecoach to require proof of vaccination for festivalgoers
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
FDA OK's COVID booster shot for immunocompromised
The FDA determined that patients with a high level of compromised immunity can receive a third dose of the vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna at least 28 days after getting their second shot.
The FDA determined that patients with a high level of compromised immunity can receive a third dose of the vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna at least 28 days after getting their second shot.
COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.
Local school district's COVID policy raises questions
One school district says parents don’t have to tell the school if someone in their household has COVID, according to a letter obtained by FOX 29.
One school district says parents don’t have to tell the school if someone in their household has COVID, according to a letter obtained by FOX 29.
Fully vaccinated couple tests positive for COVID-19
Four months after being fully vaccinated both Rick Rein and Claudia Gallego tested positive for COVID-19.
Four months after being fully vaccinated both Rick Rein and Claudia Gallego tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Pennsylvania guards union warns Wolf of legal action over vaccine mandate
The president of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association sent a letter to the Democratic governor two days after Wolf ordered the guards and some other state workers to get fully vaccinated by Sept. 7 or face weekly testing.
The president of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association sent a letter to the Democratic governor two days after Wolf ordered the guards and some other state workers to get fully vaccinated by Sept. 7 or face weekly testing.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Philadelphia issues new mask mandates as COVID-19 cases soar
FOX 29's Alex Holley talked with the acting health commissioner for the City of Philadelphia, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, about the new mask mandate issued that started Thursday at midnight and why they made the decision to put the mandate in place.
FOX 29's Alex Holley talked with the acting health commissioner for the City of Philadelphia, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, about the new mask mandate issued that started Thursday at midnight and why they made the decision to put the mandate in place.
Made in America festival: Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Concertgoers heading to the Made in America festival need proof of a negative COVID test result or need to be fully vaccinated.
Concertgoers heading to the Made in America festival need proof of a negative COVID test result or need to be fully vaccinated.
School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.