'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly

A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.

Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say

A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.

Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public

Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18. 

No amount of snow could stop folks from lining up for the COVID vaccine in North Philly

The snow was not stopping folks from trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine and the weather was not stopping the Black Doctors Consortium from getting shots into arms at the Liacouras Center.

CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines

A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.

Snowstorm does not deter those who seek the COVID vaccine
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Jeff Cole reports on the efforts of the Black Doctors Consortium to vaccinate as many people against the coronavirus

Federal mask mandate in effect, what it means for you

President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.

Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week

The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.

Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Study suggests pandemic, protests played role in surge of 2020 killings

Killings rose dramatically across the U.S. last year, and a study released by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice suggests the pandemic and racial injustice unrest were factors.