Local woman starts mask tree in her neighborhood to help combat coronavirus
One woman spends her mornings stocking the tree outside her Harrowgate home in Kensington and then again in the evening. It’s not a Christmas tree but it does bear gifts — potentially lifesaving ones.
One woman spends her mornings stocking the tree outside her Harrowgate home in Kensington and then again in the evening. It’s not a Christmas tree but it does bear gifts — potentially lifesaving ones.
COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
'More cases, more rapidly': Birx, Fauci warn Americans to buckle down as COVID-19 cases surge
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Eagles player tests positive for coronavirus, 3 players placed on COVID-19/reserve list
The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in self-isolation.
The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in self-isolation.
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
Commissioner Danielle Outlaw quarantining after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is in self-quarantine after a member of her staff recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to officials.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is in self-quarantine after a member of her staff recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to officials.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Pennsylvania rolls out distribution plan for anticipated COVID-19 vaccine
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine discussed a three-phase plan to distribute a highly anticipated coronavirus vaccine during a Thursday press conference.
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine discussed a three-phase plan to distribute a highly anticipated coronavirus vaccine during a Thursday press conference.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Despite struggles, Pennsylvania continues to emphasize contact tracing to squash COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic runs uncontrolled across the country, health officials continue to emphasize contact tracing as a crucial step in containing a virus that is now suspected of killing more than 250,000 Americans.
As the coronavirus pandemic runs uncontrolled across the country, health officials continue to emphasize contact tracing as a crucial step in containing a virus that is now suspected of killing more than 250,000 Americans.
Pennsylvania sets daily high in COVID-19 cases with 7,126 new infections
State health officials announced 7,126 new cases on Thursday, which pushed Pennsylvania's overall total to 288,978 since the onset of the pandemic. The number of newly announced coronavirus-related deaths jumped by 116 overnight.
State health officials announced 7,126 new cases on Thursday, which pushed Pennsylvania's overall total to 288,978 since the onset of the pandemic. The number of newly announced coronavirus-related deaths jumped by 116 overnight.
LA County restaurants, non-essential businesses ordered to close at 10 p.m. to curb spread of COVID-19
Officials in Los Angeles County have announced that restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses close between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Officials in Los Angeles County have announced that restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses close between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Coronavirus prevents crowds from seeing Punxsutawney Phil
The coronavirus pandemic means Groundhog Day won’t be the same in a Pennsylvania town long associated with a prognosticating rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil.
The coronavirus pandemic means Groundhog Day won’t be the same in a Pennsylvania town long associated with a prognosticating rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Will social distancing cause my immune system to weaken?
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Camden taking a hard COVID-19 hit
COVID cases continue to surge across the region and across the country, and southern New Jersey is no different.
COVID cases continue to surge across the region and across the country, and southern New Jersey is no different.