New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
NJ set to expand COVID vaccine eligibility to 16 and older April 19
Jeff Cole reports from Blackwood, N.J|. on the state's efforts to vaccinate as many eligible people as possible.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
COVID-19 vaccinations in New Jersey: What you need to know
Officials in New Jersey are hard at work in their effort to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines to residents across the state. Here's what you need to know.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe while pregnant or nursing, study finds
Dr. Oz joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a new study that found the COVID-19 vaccine was safe to administer to women who are pregnant or nursing.
Philadelphia moves to Phase 1C of vaccine rollout on Monday
Additional groups in Philadelphia will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday as the city plans to move into Phase 1C.
UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community
The organization turned Lincoln Financial Field into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the autism community. More than 1,000 individuals, their caregivers and families were vaccinated last Saturday.
Vaccination megasite at Moorestown Mall hits milestone of 200K doses
The vaccination site at the Moorestown Mall hit a milestone Friday when they administered the 200,000th vaccine dose.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in kids as young as 12
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before they head back to school in the fall.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
City opens 8th mass vaccination site in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia is making progress on ramping up the vaccine rollout as the city opens its eighth vaccination site.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.