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.
McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Missouri deploys ‘ambulance strike teams’ for hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 delta surge
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
Eagles, Phillies to require indoor mask wearing for all fans
The Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies on Wednesday said that fans will be required to mask up while indoors at Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park regardless of vaccination status.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies on Wednesday said that fans will be required to mask up while indoors at Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park regardless of vaccination status.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
California hospital visitors will need proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test
Anyone who wants to visit a hospital in California will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.
Anyone who wants to visit a hospital in California will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.
Supplements to boost children's immune systems
FOX 29's Alex Holley talks with a pediatrician on some of the recommended ways that she would use to help boost a child's immune system against illness, especially with more younger children getting COVID-19 and are not able to be vaccinated.
FOX 29's Alex Holley talks with a pediatrician on some of the recommended ways that she would use to help boost a child's immune system against illness, especially with more younger children getting COVID-19 and are not able to be vaccinated.
Restaurants in Philadelphia area are requiring proof of vaccination
The general manager of Martha's and the owner of Rouge joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about the rising COVID-19 cases in the area and how these restaurants are preparing, whether it is requiring vaccinations for their indoor diners or requiring face masks indoors while dining.
The general manager of Martha's and the owner of Rouge joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about the rising COVID-19 cases in the area and how these restaurants are preparing, whether it is requiring vaccinations for their indoor diners or requiring face masks indoors while dining.
Melioidosis: CDC says 4 infected, 2 dead in US from rare tropical disease
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
Philly Mask Mandate: City to address change in mask guidance Wednesday
Dawn Timmeney details likely new Philly COVID-19 restrictions
Dawn Timmeney details likely new Philly COVID-19 restrictions
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Colorado county hit early by COVID-19 delta strain saw more breakthrough cases, CDC says
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Camden hosts vaccine parade to promote more shots in arms
They are getting creative in Camden, using a vaccine parade, to get more shots into arms. It had everything, from cheerleaders to an ice cream truck and shots on hand.
They are getting creative in Camden, using a vaccine parade, to get more shots into arms. It had everything, from cheerleaders to an ice cream truck and shots on hand.