Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid

President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.

FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10

The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.

Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study

Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

America's latest pandemic is weight gain
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Dr. Oz joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the ongoing issue of weight gain problems in America.

NJ Gov. Murphy 'might' consider money as COVID-19 vaccine incentive

In an interview with FOX 29 Philadelphia's affiliate, FOX 5 NY, Gov. Murphy was asked if he would consider jumping on board with other governors who have begun giving incentives for vaccines.

Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest

The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.

Flyers offering COVID-19 shots at Monday's game

Those getting a vaccine will also receive an "I Took My Shot" t-shirt, hand sanitizer and a sticker.

States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes

States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.

CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away

The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.

20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows

A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.

New Jersey eases more restrictions, including bar service and buffets

NJ EASING RESTRICTIONS: Bar service and buffets return in New Jersey Friday as restrictions continue to ease due to declining COVID cases as the state vaccinates more people.

US 'herd immunity' uncertain but vaccination will help restore some normalcy, experts say

The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.