COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
Pa. expands vaccination eligibility to those 65 and older, others with serious health conditions
Pennsylvania officials announced on Tuesday that they would be immediately expanding vaccination Phase 1A to include those 65 and older, as well as others between the ages of 16 and 64 with serious medical conditions.
Pennsylvania officials announced on Tuesday that they would be immediately expanding vaccination Phase 1A to include those 65 and older, as well as others between the ages of 16 and 64 with serious medical conditions.
4,400 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine spoiled en route to Maine due to inadequate refrigeration
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Trump issues commendations to Operation Warp Speed members, including Fauci, Birx
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
Delaware moves to Phase 1B of vaccination plan
Phase 1B includes all individuals 65 and over and frontline essential workers.
Phase 1B includes all individuals 65 and over and frontline essential workers.
Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
Biden picks Pa.'s Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Philadelphia moves forward to Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations
Jeff Cole explains how those in Philadelphia who are able to receive the coronavirus vaccine have some peace of mind, as well.
Jeff Cole explains how those in Philadelphia who are able to receive the coronavirus vaccine have some peace of mind, as well.
Gov. Murphy: NJ needs more vaccine doses now
New Jersey has administered about 388,000 doses (to about 3.9% of its population) of the vaccine.
New Jersey has administered about 388,000 doses (to about 3.9% of its population) of the vaccine.
Aldi workers who get COVID-19 vaccine will receive extra pay, company says
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Philadelphia moves forward to Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations
Phase 1B opens up coronavirus vaccinations for frontline essential workers, those who live and work in congregate settings, people over the age of 75, and people with certain high risk medical conditions.
Phase 1B opens up coronavirus vaccinations for frontline essential workers, those who live and work in congregate settings, people over the age of 75, and people with certain high risk medical conditions.
Georgia teen jailed in Cayman Islands released early
A Georgia college student jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home.
A Georgia college student jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home.
Delaware begins administering coronavirus vaccines to 65+ seniors
Dr. Mike joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about Delaware's plans to start administering the vaccine to seniors and the low number of flu cases in the country during the pandemic.
Dr. Mike joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about Delaware's plans to start administering the vaccine to seniors and the low number of flu cases in the country during the pandemic.
Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Black Doctors Consortium push for greater COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The Black Doctors Consortium began vaccinating in North Philadelphia over the weekend of January 15 and found concerns over taking the vaccine slip away as 1,000 took the shot over two days and 9,000 people signed up.
The Black Doctors Consortium began vaccinating in North Philadelphia over the weekend of January 15 and found concerns over taking the vaccine slip away as 1,000 took the shot over two days and 9,000 people signed up.
California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases
California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.
California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.
California probing separate coronavirus variant linked to large county outbreaks: officials
Scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant in California, different than the variant that was found in the U.K.
Scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant in California, different than the variant that was found in the U.K.