COVID-19

Optimism Benefits

Optimism can be hard to conjure, but it's a powerful tool for the days ahead

COVID-19 vaccines will have side effects – that's a good thing

Vaccination 'mega-sites' coming to Burlington, Gloucester counties

New Jersey Vaccine Sites

FDA authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Gov. Wolf 'feeling great' after ending COVID-19 quarantine

Wolf COVID Quarantine

Gaining weight during the pandemic? You're not alone

Weight Loss 2021

In PSA, Chris Christie says masks should not divide America

Dogs might be able to smell COVID-19 and help limit its spread

Dogs Smell COVID-19

N.J. gym fined nearly $124,000 for refusing to stay closed despite pandemic order

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An at-home, rapid COVID-19 test is now available without a prescription

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Children's Health

Schools may not be coronavirus hotbeds, CDC study suggests

COVID-19 Schools Safety

Who gets the COVID-19 vaccine first in Philly? Eligibility based on three key factors

Window display on East Passyunk Avenue pays tribute to essential workers

Essential workers featured East Passyunk Ave

Emergency room nurse receives first COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey

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Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine also safe and effective, FDA analysis shows

Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? Medical groups weigh in

Pregnant COVID Vaccine

Snow will not slow COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Pennsylvania, Gov. Wolf says

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Impending nor'easter could delay Pfizer vaccine deliveries on the East Coast

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South Jersey, Philly hospitals set to administer first COVID-19 vaccines

Cooper COVID-19 vaccine

Govs. Wolf, Murphy urge Congress to pass new COVID-19 relief bill

Wolf Murphy Stimulus

Philly eatery The Goat transforms into COVID-19 testing site for restaurant workers

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Philly expands free internet access for students via PHLConnectED program

PHLConnectED program

Penn scientists played critical role in developing mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines

Penn COVID-19 Vaccines

New Jersey to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

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Philadelphia moving homeless residents from COVID-19 prevention spaces to permanent housing

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State seeking to temporarily strip liquor licenses from four South Jersey bars for violation of COVID-19 restrictions

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Children's Health

When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine? 5 questions parents are asking

FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tests negative for COVID-19 twice since positive result

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Pennsylvania halts indoor dining, closes gyms and restricts retail to stem current COVID-19 surge

Wolf Restrictions DEC

Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths: What you need to know

FDA authorizes first over-the-counter COVID-19 test for at-home use

Pixel COVID-19 test

Family-Friendly

Philadelphia Flower Show moves outdoors to FDR Park in South Philly

Flower Show at FDR Park

AstraZeneca may add a third vaccine to arsenal against COVID-19

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, says he's 'feeling well'

Wolf COVID-19 positive

FOX 29's Mike Jerrick 'starting to bounce back' from COVID-19

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Camden County adds three new walkup COVID-19 testing sites

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New Jersey set to exceed last spring's high mark for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New Jersey COVID-19 forecast

Your normal body temperature can range – here's when to be concerned

Normal body temperature

Children's Health

Childhood vaccinations have plunged during COVID – but not in the Philly area

Child Vaccines COVID-19 pandemic

High School Sports

Ice hockey spurring more COVID-19 outbreaks than other youth sports, health experts say

New Jersey Ice Hockey

Rutgers reports first case of recurrence of rare neurological disorder triggered by COVID-19

COVID Guillain Barre

Holiday COVID-19 surge puts Philly in 'extremely dangerous' spot, Farley says

Philly Holidays COVID

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