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FDA grants emergency use authorization to Regeneron COVID-19 antibody cocktail

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Philly nurses at Einstein Medical win contract deal ahead of planned strike with other regional healthcare workers

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'Our Community, Our Health' campaign providing free health screenings to Philly's African American residents

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Pfizer requests emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine

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AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine develops strong immune response among older adults

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COVID-19 immunity may persist for years, new research suggests

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Pfizer to seek FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine 'within days'

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New Jersey colleges, universities urged to provide COVID-19 testing before students leave for Thanksgiving

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FDA authorizes first at-home rapid COVID-19 test that produces results within 30 minutes

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