Pa. health officials urge safety measures to protect kids too young for COVID vaccine
Health officials offered advice for parents with children under 12 who are now ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials offered advice for parents with children under 12 who are now ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pa. health officials urge safety measures to protect kids too young for COVID vaccine
Jeff Cole reports on measures Pennsylvania health officials are urging parents of young children to adopt to protect them from COVID-19
Jeff Cole reports on measures Pennsylvania health officials are urging parents of young children to adopt to protect them from COVID-19
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
People line street for COVID-19 tests in China following delta variant outbreak
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Pfizer lowers COVID-19 vaccine dose for younger kids in next stage of trial
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Texas governor signs law prohibiting businesses from requiring vaccine passports
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
City officials announce Philly Vax Sweepstakes offering cash to unvaccinated
Shawnette Wilson talks to Philadelphia residents about the city's efforts to vaccinate people
Shawnette Wilson talks to Philadelphia residents about the city's efforts to vaccinate people
High vaccination coverage greatly reduces risk of COVID-19 variant outbreak, WHO says
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
Philly Vax Sweepstakes: City giving vaccinated residents a chance to win up to $50K
The City of Philadelphia is giving away $400,000 in cash prizes as part of a vaccine sweepstakes aimed and incentivizing more residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The City of Philadelphia is giving away $400,000 in cash prizes as part of a vaccine sweepstakes aimed and incentivizing more residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Michigan confirms first known human case of hantavirus
The state of Michigan has confirmed its first-ever known case of Sin Nombre hantavirus, a disease passed from rodents to humans via urine and feces.
The state of Michigan has confirmed its first-ever known case of Sin Nombre hantavirus, a disease passed from rodents to humans via urine and feces.
Slowed COVID-19 vaccinations endanger Biden’s July 4 goal
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
What is 'dry scooping'? Latest TikTok trend could be dangerous for your heart
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug Biogen, 1st in nearly 20 years
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
Arkansas rookie police officer saves newborn from choking
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
Kids on vegan diets have better heart health but growth risks, study finds
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
CDC urging parents to get teens vaccinated after increasing cases of teens being hospitalized
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates among the age group — including some who required intensive care.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates among the age group — including some who required intensive care.
NIH researchers find new genetic form of ALS impacting children
Researchers led by the National Institutes of Health say they have identified a new form of ALS that is impacting children.
Researchers led by the National Institutes of Health say they have identified a new form of ALS that is impacting children.
20 MLB teams 85% vaccinated for COVID-19, allowing relaxed protocols
Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.
Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.