76ers to give away 500 tickets as incentive for getting vaccinated

The 76ers partnered with the City for Philadelphia and the Black Doctors Consortium to give 500 away free tickets as an incentive for getting vaccinated at two participating clinics Saturday. 

Novavax delays timeline for COVID-19 vaccine regulatory clearance, production of shots

Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.

CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks in most places
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Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the CDC's decision to change mask guidelines for full vaccinated people.

NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death

A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

Phillies place JT Realmuto on COVID-related IL, recall Marchan

The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the COVID-19-related injured list Thursday and recalled catcher Rafael Marchan from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

AG's office investigating Pennsylvania contact tracing data breach

The Pennsylvania attorney general said Wednesday his agency has begun looking into a breach of COVID-19 contact tracing data that may have compromised private information of some 72,000 people.

Citizens Bank Park will return to full capacity on Jun. 12, tailgating allowed

The Philadelphia Phillies will incrementally raise capacity at Citizens Bank Park next week before fully reopening to fans by the second weekend of June, according to a release from the team.

Defying the odds: Chester County girl born without rib cage may soon be able to go home

For nearly a year, London Kelly has defied the odds. After a rare condition left her without a ribcage, her mother has fought to get her the care she needs, in hopes of finally bringing her home.

'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot

Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.

Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

NJ leaders seek ways to bridge the vaccine disparity gap

Leaders in South Jersey and Governor Phil Murphy seek to close the vaccine disparity gap in the state.

NJ leaders seek ways to bridge the vaccine disparity gap
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Jeff Cole reports on vaccine efforts in two very different southern New Jersey locations and how officials are attempting to bridge the vaccine disparity gap.

CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up

An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.

California set to expand Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15

The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.