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Lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Returning to pre-pandemic life comes at a cost. Public officials must determine whether to pay it

Scientists expect COVID-19 to become endemic, but a new report stresses the U.S. is far from the 'next normal'

COVID-19 appears destined to become endemic, but that won't make it harmless

U.S. births continued downward trend in first half of 2021, CDC report shows

U.S. Birth Rate

New CDC guidelines ease masking recommendations for many healthy Americans

CDC COVID-19 Guidelines

Some people should wait 8 weeks between COVID-19 shots, CDC says

CDC Vaccine Guidance

Flu season has been mild, yet again, but a surge could still happen

Flu Season COVID-19

An influx of adolescent girls have sought emergency treatment for mental health conditions during COVID, CDC finds

Emergency Department

New Jersey among states with highest life expectancies, CDC report finds

Life expectancy New Jersey Pennsylvania

People can pick up free N95 masks at pharmacies; here's how to get one

Woman falls ill after exposure to monkeys at Pennsylvania crash site

Monkeys Pennsylvania Woman Sick

COVID-19 may raise the risk of diabetes in adolescents, CDC study says

CDC clarifies new COVID-19 isolation guidelines, but does not add testing requirement

FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shots for children ages 12-15

Nearly one million overdose deaths have been reported since the beginning of the opioid crisis, research finds

At-home COVID tests are not as sensitive to the omicron variant, FDA says

COVID At-Home Rapid Tests

People with asymptomatic COVID-19 only need to isolate 5 days, new CDC guidelines say

New Jersey residents can get free, at-home COVID-19 saliva tests

Fresh Express recalls packaged salad items due to potential listeria contamination

Fresh Express salad recall

Most Americans should receive Pfizer or Moderna vaccines over J&J shot, CDC panel says

CDC advisors to consider limits on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Pennsylvania's COVID vaccine rate drops following data correction

'Off-label' use is common in medicine – a bioethicist and legal philosopher explain why the COVID-19 vaccines are different

Stillbirths are more prevalent since the delta variant emerged, CDC study finds

Pregnancy stillbirths COVID

FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

COVID-19 booster shots

Salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's linked to salmonella cases in New Jersey

Salmonella salami Trader Joe's

Widespread salmonella outbreak tied to raw onions, CDC says

Salmonella Outbreak

Confused by COVID-19 booster eligibility requirements? Here's the basics

Philly begins administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Vaccinated people are 10 times less likely to be hospitalized by delta variant, CDC says

In Philly, COVID-19 booster shots will be given through existing vaccine providers, officials say

COVID-19 boosters Philly

Pennsylvania schools can receive free, in-classroom COVID-19 testing

Children's Health

Reading, 'rithmetic and resisting COVID: The new 3 R's as kids head back to school

In Philly region, all people should wear masks indoors, per CDC guidelines

N.J. to reverse course, reimplement COVID-19 mask mandate in schools this fall

N.J. urges residents to wear masks indoors when COVID-19 transmission is more likely

Except for some Jersey Shore towns, most of region not impacted by revised CDC mask guidelines

Life expectancy in US fell by 18 months in 2020, the largest drop since WWII

72121 life expectancy drop

Delta variant accounts for 83% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases, CDC says

Protect yourself from sepsis – act fast when an infection isn't getting better

recognizing signs of sepsis

N.J. to lift COVID-19 mask mandate in schools this fall

Philly to drop COVID-19 indoor mask mandate Friday

Philly indoor mask mandate

All New Jersey schools expected to fully reopen next fall

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