Delta COVID-19 variant is 'way more dangerous' than original strain, expert says
The delta variant may also progress quicker in hospitalized patients, one expert said.
The delta variant may also progress quicker in hospitalized patients, one expert said.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Delco businesses adding proof of COVID vaccine requirements sparks strong reaction
Dawn Timmeney reports on how Delaware County businesses are adjusting to the rapid rise in Delta variant cases.
Dawn Timmeney reports on how Delaware County businesses are adjusting to the rapid rise in Delta variant cases.
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.
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.
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.
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Target to require masks for workers in areas with ‘substantial’ COVID-19 transmission
Target will once again require employees in some areas to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases soar across the United States.
Target will once again require employees in some areas to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases soar across the United States.
New Jersey enacts new vaccination requirements for certain workers
Dave Kinchen reports on Governor Phil Murphy's announcement regarding certain N.J. healthcare workers and new requirements for vaccines.
Dave Kinchen reports on Governor Phil Murphy's announcement regarding certain N.J. healthcare workers and new requirements for vaccines.
Denver requires city workers in ‘high risk’ areas to get vaccinated
The city of Denver says city workers and private-sector employees in “high risk” areas must get vaccinated for the novel coronavirus by Sept. 30.
The city of Denver says city workers and private-sector employees in “high risk” areas must get vaccinated for the novel coronavirus by Sept. 30.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
US hits vaccine milestone as 70% of US adults now have at least 1 dose
The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.
The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.
Experts say kids are catching Delta variant at summer camps and day cares
The pediatric infectious disease specialist at Nemours Dupont Hospital for Children talked to FOX 29's Alex Holley about how the delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading through summer camps and day cares and how children are picking up winter illnesses sooner.
The pediatric infectious disease specialist at Nemours Dupont Hospital for Children talked to FOX 29's Alex Holley about how the delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading through summer camps and day cares and how children are picking up winter illnesses sooner.
Florida COVID hospitalizations break record
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations, as the number of patients in hospitals because of COVID-19 once again broke through the 10,000-person threshold.
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations, as the number of patients in hospitals because of COVID-19 once again broke through the 10,000-person threshold.