Trump disputes CDC director’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
CDC report finds some hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19 can suffer severe illness, poor birth outcomes
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
Michael Caputo, HHS official accused of political meddling with CDC reports, takes leave of absence
The Department of Health and Human Services says in a statement that Michael Caputo is taking the time to focus on his health and family.
The Department of Health and Human Services says in a statement that Michael Caputo is taking the time to focus on his health and family.
Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
International travel is permitted from Philadelphia, but research before booking a trip
International flights have the green light from Philadelphia International Airport and there are outstanding dream destinations to be had dirt cheap. The challenge is many countries have not opened their borders to Americans.
International flights have the green light from Philadelphia International Airport and there are outstanding dream destinations to be had dirt cheap. The challenge is many countries have not opened their borders to Americans.
People can fly internationally from Philadelphia, but who is traveling?
Hank Flynn reports from the airport
Hank Flynn reports from the airport
Community College of Philadelphia officials announce spring 2021 classes will be held online
Community College of Philadelphia announce spring 2021 classes will be held online.
Community College of Philadelphia announce spring 2021 classes will be held online.
‘They’re walking in heaven hand-to-hand’: NC couple dies from COVID-19 minutes apart, holding hands
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.
7 coronavirus deaths linked to wedding reception
At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.
At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.
Wolf responds to judge's ruling on Pa.'s pandemic restrictions, promises to appeal
Wolf addressed the ruling during a press conference on election procedures Tuesday morning.
Wolf addressed the ruling during a press conference on election procedures Tuesday morning.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
What are the different types of COVID-19 tests?
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
Superintendent of Lower Merion School District announces reopening plan
Dr. Mike talks about the school reopening plan for the Lower Merion School District and more
Dr. Mike talks about the school reopening plan for the Lower Merion School District and more
Judge strikes down Pennsylvania's coronavirus restrictions, Wolf administration to appeal
A federal judge on Monday struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to shut down, calling them unconstitutional.
A federal judge on Monday struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to shut down, calling them unconstitutional.
South Carolina's lieutenant governor diagnosed with COVID-19
Evette’s positive test prompted McMaster and his wife to get COVID-19 tests, which both came back negative on Sunday.
Evette’s positive test prompted McMaster and his wife to get COVID-19 tests, which both came back negative on Sunday.
3 staffers in Gloucester County school district test positive for COVID
The week is off to a rough start in one south Jersey school district where three staffers, from two different schools, have tested positive for COVID-19.
The week is off to a rough start in one south Jersey school district where three staffers, from two different schools, have tested positive for COVID-19.
3 staffers in Gloucester County school district test positive for COVID
Hank Flynn has details
Hank Flynn has details
Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.