New restrictions on indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues in Philadelphia go into effect
The new restrictions, which include a highly controversial move to prohibit indoor dining, are tentatively scheduled to last through December and expire on New Year's Day.
The new restrictions, which include a highly controversial move to prohibit indoor dining, are tentatively scheduled to last through December and expire on New Year's Day.
WHO: ‘No evidence’ remdesivir an effective treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
Cherry Hill Public Schools shift back to all-remote learning starting Nov. 30
Cherry Hill Public Schools are switching back to all-remote learning effective Monday, Nov. 30 due to a rise in coronavirus cases in Camden County.
Cherry Hill Public Schools are switching back to all-remote learning effective Monday, Nov. 30 due to a rise in coronavirus cases in Camden County.
FDA to livestream public meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech potential COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Execution halted after inmate's attorneys contract COVID-19
A federal judge is temporarily blocking the federal government’s plan to execute the first female death row inmate in almost six decades after her attorneys contracted the coronavirus visiting her in prison.
A federal judge is temporarily blocking the federal government’s plan to execute the first female death row inmate in almost six decades after her attorneys contracted the coronavirus visiting her in prison.
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
NJ could receive 130K doses of Pfizer vaccine next month if emergency use granted, governor says
New Jersey expects to receive 130,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by next month if it's approved for emergency use by the U.S. government, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
New Jersey expects to receive 130,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by next month if it's approved for emergency use by the U.S. government, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
US COVID-19 testing strained again heading into holiday season
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
Pennsylvania's new requirements on testing, mask wearing go into effect on Friday
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Pfizer seeks U.S. emergency use authorization of their coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to talk about Pfizer's plan to apply for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine and the different phases for people to receive the vaccine in PA
Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to talk about Pfizer's plan to apply for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine and the different phases for people to receive the vaccine in PA
Group of Philadelphia restaurant owners sue city over indoor dining restrictions
The attorney for the group of 15 restaurant owners filed a lawsuit Thursday arguing the city's "Safer at Home" restrictions are in violation of their constitutional rights.
The attorney for the group of 15 restaurant owners filed a lawsuit Thursday arguing the city's "Safer at Home" restrictions are in violation of their constitutional rights.