Biden to speed up release of coronavirus vaccines

President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time

The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.

Philadelphia opens first mass vaccination clinic Friday
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Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about the latest with the coronavirus vaccine as the city gets ready to open its first mass vaccination clinic at the Philadelphia Convention Center.

New Coronavirus Variant Detected in Pennsylvania
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Dr. Mike joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest with the coronavirus including the new variant found in Pennsylvania.

Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant

New research suggests that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.

US registers highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19

The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.

Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check

While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.

Philadelphia allows casinos, gyms and museums to reopen while other restrictions remain

In Philadelphia, historic landmarks in Old City reopened Monday in addition to casinos and gyms, while several museums announced plans to reopen throughout the week.

Walgreens, CVS to finish 1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations by Jan. 25

The two retail pharmacy chains announced that their COVID-19 vaccine efforts are underway at skilled nursing facilities, which require a higher acuity of patient care.

Governors work to expedite vaccine effort after slow start

New York’s governor is threatening to fine hospitals that don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough.

First case of coronavirus variant detected in Pennsylvania

A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time, state health officials announced Thursday.

UC San Diego places COVID-19 test kits in vending machines throughout campus

The students living on campus are required to be tested at least once a week, with no more than nine days between two tests, and testing is available free to students.

California hospitals prepping for grim COVID-19 choices

California hospitals struggling with a skyrocketing coronavirus surge are trying to prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care for lack of staff and beds — and hoping they don’t have to make that choice.

Police and firefighters eligible for vaccine in NJ, Murphy says

Persichilli has added that health care workers and those in long-term care homes continue to be a priority, and expanding vaccination eligibility to another group doesn’t mean that earlier categories are now closed to getting the shots.

Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19: report

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.

Philadelphia Fire Department paramedics, EMTs receive COVID-19 vaccine

Firefighters, paramedics and EMTs from the Philadelphia Fire Department who are working on the front lines of the pandemic will receive the first of a two-dose coronavirus vaccination on Wednesday morning.