Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test

Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.

WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure

The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week

The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.

New Jersey launches live hotline to address vaccine questions

People with questions about the vaccine can call 855-568-0545 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to reach one of 250 New Jersey-based operators.

Dr. Fauci recommends 2 masks to stop spread of coronavirus
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Dr. Mike joined Good Day Philadelphia after Dr. Fauci recommended wearing 2 masks to stop the spread of coronavirus and protect against the different variants.

City cuts ties with vaccination partner Philly Fighting COVID after change in corporate status

Why the abrupt change? Health Department officials say they were recently made aware of a change in Philly Fighting COVID's corporate status that happened without the city's knowledge. It went from non-profit to for-profit.

First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota

A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.  

California lifts regional stay-at-home order, allowing more businesses to reopen

More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced. 

Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer

President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.

Janet Yellen wins Senate approval to become 1st female Treasury secretary

Janet Yellen has been confirmed as Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote, the first woman to hold the job in the department's 232-year history.

Confusion finding COVID-19 vaccines across Pa. remains as officials ask for patience

Confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the region with many people saying they are concerned about vaccine availability in Pennsylvania.