CDC

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

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

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

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

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

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

recognizing signs of sepsis

Philly to drop COVID-19 indoor mask mandate Friday

Philly indoor mask mandate

All New Jersey schools expected to fully reopen next fall

U.S. birth rate reaches record lows, CDC report finds

U.S. birth rate 2020

CVS and Walgreens have wasted more vaccine doses than most states combined

Philly changes course, plans to ease restaurant restrictions as COVID-19 cases decline

Philly May Restrictions COVID

Children's Health

Masks, social distancing will still be necessary at summer camps, CDC says

Philly resumes distribution of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Pa. woman among those to develop blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

STIs still on the rise in the U.S. and the reasons why aren't completely clear

STIs in US

Philly pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Children's Health

Most children who develop MIS-C show no initial COVID-19 symptoms

MIS-C without COVID symptoms

New Jersey relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people

New Jersey travel restrictions

Fully vaccinated people can travel in the U.S. without getting tested for COVID-19, CDC says

COVID-19 was the third-leading cause of death in 2020, early CDC data shows

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