Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
NJ set to expand COVID vaccine eligibility to 16 and older April 19
Jeff Cole reports from Blackwood, N.J|. on the state's efforts to vaccinate as many eligible people as possible.
Jeff Cole reports from Blackwood, N.J|. on the state's efforts to vaccinate as many eligible people as possible.
Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
23 remaining schools cleared for students to return, School District of Philadelphia officials say
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.
COVID-19 vaccinations in New Jersey: What you need to know
Officials in New Jersey are hard at work in their effort to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines to residents across the state. Here's what you need to know.
Officials in New Jersey are hard at work in their effort to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines to residents across the state. Here's what you need to know.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Delaware reports 1 new COVID death, bringing total to 1,566
The most recent death occurred in Sussex County. It involved a 76-year-old person with underlying health conditions.
The most recent death occurred in Sussex County. It involved a 76-year-old person with underlying health conditions.
Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe while pregnant or nursing, study finds
Dr. Oz joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a new study that found the COVID-19 vaccine was safe to administer to women who are pregnant or nursing.
Dr. Oz joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a new study that found the COVID-19 vaccine was safe to administer to women who are pregnant or nursing.
Philadelphia moves to Phase 1C of vaccine rollout on Monday
Additional groups in Philadelphia will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday as the city plans to move into Phase 1C.
Additional groups in Philadelphia will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday as the city plans to move into Phase 1C.
New study highlights differences in health care access among essential workers
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
Pennsylvania to allow 75% capacity at some restaurants, bar seating returns
Pennsylvania will be expanding occupancies to 75% at self-certified restaurants as well as businesses like gyms, casinos, and theatres effective April 4.
Pennsylvania will be expanding occupancies to 75% at self-certified restaurants as well as businesses like gyms, casinos, and theatres effective April 4.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.