Veteran Atlantic City firefighter dies of COVID-19
The Atlantic City Fire Department is mourning the loss of a 20-year veteran who lost his battle with COVID-19 earlier this week.
Rush for COVID tests ahead of Christmas travel
People are racing the clock to get COVID test results in time for holiday travel and keeping places like PrimBio Research Institute in Newtown Square busy.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Temple University moves to virtual classes to start spring semester
Temple University announced Wednesday that classes will be conducted virtually through Jan. 21 due to a surge in COVID cases around the country and the contagiousness of the omicron variant.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Philly restaurants fear restrictions again due to rise in COVID cases, omicron variant
Restaurants in Philly are concerned about the possibility of restrictions due to a rise in COVID cases and the omicron variant.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Olney Charter High School shifts to remote learning amid faculty call out
A Philadelphia high school will move students to remote learning on Monday as teachers staged a massive ‘call out’ to demand better health protocols one week after a student died of COVID-19.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
'Cases are up immensely': Philadelphia Health Commissioner urges testing ahead of holiday season
As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole urged testing and reminded people to take as many precautions as possible ahead of the holiday season.
Newark orders indoor masks at public places as cases rise
New Jersey's largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public buildings as coronavirus cases are on the rise.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Murphy says another lockdown is unlikely but isn't off the table
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy does not believe that his state will need to enter another lockdown as COVID-19 infections continue to rise, but he has not taken the idea completely off the table.
Local small businesses thriving during holiday rush despite pandemic, supply chain issues
Christmas Village has been feeling the heat of the pandemic as many vendors have been dealing with supply chain issues. Still, their outdoor format has made it so they can open up shop and thrive in what's been a difficult year for small business.
Sen. Cory Booker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.