Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Philadelphia eases restrictions on restaurant capacity, table limits
Philadelphia relaxed some of its restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining on Friday, including increased capacity and new table allowance. The modest rollback does not impact the enforcement of masking and social distancing.
Philadelphia relaxed some of its restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining on Friday, including increased capacity and new table allowance. The modest rollback does not impact the enforcement of masking and social distancing.
Cheers erupt for 106-year-old man who got his 2nd vaccine shot in San Jose
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccine expected to be approved for younger children soon
Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine for children and encouraging metrics from the CDC on COVID-19 related deaths.
Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine for children and encouraging metrics from the CDC on COVID-19 related deaths.
Rowan University offering up to $1,000 incentive to vaccinated students
VACCINE INCENTIVE: Rowan University is offering up to $1,000 as an incentive to vaccinated students in an effort to help New Jersey reach its goal of a 70% vaccination rate and ensure safety on campus.
VACCINE INCENTIVE: Rowan University is offering up to $1,000 as an incentive to vaccinated students in an effort to help New Jersey reach its goal of a 70% vaccination rate and ensure safety on campus.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
Wolf urges colleges kids urged to get vaccinated as statewide demand lags
Gov. Tom Wolf appeared in State College with the president and head football coach at Penn State University — with a cameo by a freshman tight end — to pitch younger people on the benefits of getting inoculated against the coronavirus.
Gov. Tom Wolf appeared in State College with the president and head football coach at Penn State University — with a cameo by a freshman tight end — to pitch younger people on the benefits of getting inoculated against the coronavirus.
City removes homeless encampment at Philly PATCO station
The city removed a homeless encampment at a Center City PATCO station Wednesday. The encampment, which had been there for six months, once gave shelter to between 30 and 100 people.
The city removed a homeless encampment at a Center City PATCO station Wednesday. The encampment, which had been there for six months, once gave shelter to between 30 and 100 people.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
Live music returns as The Mann Center reopens to thrilled patrons
Dawn Timmeney reports on the reopening of The Mann Center for the Performing Arts and the people excited to heat live music
Dawn Timmeney reports on the reopening of The Mann Center for the Performing Arts and the people excited to heat live music
Nebraska reports 1st COVID-19 death of a fully vaccinated person
State health officials said the patient was an 80-year-old woman with underlying conditions.
State health officials said the patient was an 80-year-old woman with underlying conditions.
National Nurses Week: Restaurants, brands offer freebies and discounts
As America inches toward recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, take some time during National Nurses Week to show appreciation and share these freebies and discounts with your favorite nurse.
As America inches toward recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, take some time during National Nurses Week to show appreciation and share these freebies and discounts with your favorite nurse.
Detroit going door-to-door to promote vaccines
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
Hungry for tourism dollars, Philly officials debut marketing plan aimed at bringing visitors back
Philadelphia officials debuted a marketing strategy aimed at bringing back visitors, hoping to recoup much missed tourist money.
Philadelphia officials debuted a marketing strategy aimed at bringing back visitors, hoping to recoup much missed tourist money.