COVID-19

COVID At-Home Rapid Tests

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

COVID-19 cases mounting in South Jersey as omicron takes hold

COVID Cases South Jersey

FEMA strike teams to aid Pennsylvania hospitals amid COVID-19 surge

Pennsylvania Hospitals COVID-19

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

Colts place QB Carson Wentz on reserve/COVID-19 list, likely sidelining him during playoff push

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

Amid omicron surge, Philly seeing more COVID-19 cases than at any other point in the pandemic

COVID-19 Philly Records

New Jersey residents have more time to pay back utility balances, as shutoff ban is extended

Don't go to the emergency room for COVID-19 tests, Philly health department says

COVID Testing ER Philly

Airlines cancel Christmas Eve flights as Omicron variant sidelines staff

United Flights Canceled Omicron

Omicron leads Philly colleges to re-tool plans for spring semester

Omicron Variant

Philly residents can get free rapid COVID-19 tests prior to Christmas

COVID rapid tests

Children's Health

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys

COVID-19 Babies Health

COVID-19 vaccines for children: How parents are influenced by misinformation, and how they can counter it

Watch: President Biden to pledge free COVID-19 tests, hospital support to combat omicron surge

Moderna's COVID-19 booster shot protects against omicron variant, data shows

Five over/unders for Eagles' Week 15 matchup vs. Washington

John McMullen: The NFL didn't derail the Eagles' season, it saved it

Sixers to sign veteran guard Tyler Johnson

Pennsylvania expands eligibility of qualified substitute teachers to address staffing shortages

Pennsylvania substitute teachers

Sunday's game vs. Pelicans postponed after Sixers place two more on COVID list

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NFL postpones Eagles' Week 15 game against Washington over COVID outbreak

Philly's Eviction Diversion Program will now be extended through the end of 2022

Eviction Diversion Program

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

Philly residents urged to stay home for Christmas due to COVID-19 surge

Philly Christmas COVID-19

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

Penn researchers named Time's 'Heroes of the Year' for helping to develop COVID-19 vaccines

Time Heroes of the Year 2021

Children's Health

Childhood obesity has spiked during the pandemic and may lead to heart issues

Pfizer's antiviral pill appears effective against omicron variant, company says

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be required at Philly restaurants and games at Wells Fargo Center

Alison Beam to resign as acting Pennsylvania health secretary

Alison Beam PA health secretary

Is it time to change the definition of 'fully vaccinated?'

Philly’s third-party food delivery services could soon have their fees capped at 15%

Philadelphia food delivery fees bill

As Philly weighs new COVID-19 restrictions, Penn bans indoor social gatherings

Philly Vaccine Mandate Penn

Statewide COVID-19 school mask mandate tossed by Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shots authorized for teens ages 16-17

The Pfizer vaccine is less effective against omicron, but a booster restores protection, company says

Pfizer COVID vaccine

Chewing gum developed by Penn researchers may help cut COVID-19 transmission

COVID-19 transmission gum

Matching a J&J booster with the Pfizer vaccine prompts a robust immune response, study finds

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer outcomes may not be known for years

Cancer screening delays

Monoclonal antibody injections safe and effective for COVID-19 treatment, Pittsburgh researchers find

Franklin Institute to honor Penn researchers who played vital role in developing COVID-19 vaccines

Franklin Institute Awards Drew Weissman Katalin Karikó

Early data suggests omicron variant causes less severe COVID-19, but more research is needed

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