CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.

Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients

As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.

UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’

Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.

Philadelphia continues encouraging mask wearing, won't rule out mandate
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Alex George reports on Philadelphia's deepening concerns over the rise in coronavirus cases and how city leaders are attempting to combat the problem.

Delaware officials says unvaccinated should get tested weekly

As concerns over the Delta variant rise, Delaware officials announced Tuesday updated guidance for those who remain unvaccinated.

Bill would send US adults 'guaranteed income' of up to $1,200 per month

A bill proposed by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., would send monthly payments of up to $1,200 to adults and $600 to kids following years-long pilot programs.

Philadelphia officials address rise in COVID-19 cases amid variant concerns
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Philadelphia has seen a recent rise in COVID-19 cases that health officials have attributed to the spread of the delta variant. The CDC says the city is now seeing 'substantial' community spread.

Seattle teen with Type 1 diabetes surprised with diabetic alert service dog

15-year-old Grace Pilo from Seattle was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 10. Monday, she got a surprise that could literally save her life.

Restaurant facing backlash after adding proof of COVID vaccine requirements for indoor diners

A Delaware County restaurant is facing backlash after announcing they would be requiring proof of vaccination for indoor diners amid growing case counts and delta variant concerns.

Eating like an Olympian
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FOX 29's Karen Hepp talks with a sports nutritionist about what it takes to eat like an Olympic athlete and shares some of the recipes so others can do the same.

Kathy Griffin diagnosed with stage one lung cancer; gets surgery on left lung
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FOX 29's Mike Jerrick talked to a member of the Department of Hematology/Oncology from Fox Chase Cancer Center about Kathy Griffin's lung cancer diagnosis and how many non-smokers who are diagnosed with lung cancer are women.

Philadelphia and suburban counties seeing substantial COVID-19 transmission
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Dr. Mike joined FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to talk about the rising cases of the coronavirus in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties and the Delta variant.

CDC extends order allowing migrants to be expelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.

CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death

Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.

Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge

Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.