CDC urges Americans to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 surge intensifies

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.

COVID-19 testing site opens at PHL for passengers

Jefferson Health, Ambulnz and Philadelphia International Airport announced a partnership to launch a COVID-19 testing program.

Deadly outbreaks at Washington nursing homes possibly linked to staff who attended 300-person wedding

Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended. 

Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients

Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.

Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser

President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.

Murphy blasts maskless 'Young Republican Club' gala in Jersey City

A New Jersey restaurant that hosted a political gala put on by a New York Republican club was ordered temporarily closed Friday over potential violations of coronavirus guidelines.

Tips on how to fight off the pandemic blues
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Lifestyle expert Nicolette Brycki joins Good Day with some helpful tips on how to fend off the pandemic blues.

Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?

If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.

Moderna tests vaccine on teens, Biden calls for 100 days of masking
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Dr. Mike joins Good Day to discuss Moderna's coronavirus vaccine in teens and president-elect Biden's call for 100 days of mask wearing.

Gov. John Carney announces new stay-at-home advisory, universal mask mandate

Delaware Governor John Carney announced Thursday a new stay-at-home advisory and universal mask mandate as coronavirus cases continue to surge.

2 veteran Philadelphia police officers die from COVID-19

The Philadelphia Police Department is mourning the loss of two veteran members of the force who passed away from COVID-19.

Pennsylvania hospital beds filling up amid virus surge

Pennsylvania’s top health official, Dr. Rachel Levine, said Thursday she’s worried about modeling that shows the state will run out of intensive care beds this month. More than 85% of the state’s ICU beds are occupied amid an enormous statewide spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations this fall.

Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020

These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.