COVID-19

Alcohol Related

Alcohol-related deaths increased during first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

New Jersey residents struggling to pay utility bills may receive new protection from shutoffs

New Jersey Utilities

Pfizer CEO pushes yearly shots for COVID-19. Not so fast, experts say

COVID's 'silver lining': Research breakthroughs for chronic disease, cancer and the flu

Rates of postpartum depression nearly tripled during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

Postpartum depression and Covid

Children's mental health has been getting worse over the last five years, study finds

Children Mental Health

Pfizer asks the FDA to authorize a second COVID-19 booster for seniors

Pfizer COVID-19 booster

Ivermectin not effective as a treatment for COVID-19, study finds

Ivermectin Study

Americans are stressed about inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, survey finds

Stress Survey APA

Fewer Philadelphians are vaccinated against COVID-19 than previously reported, city says

Scientists expect COVID-19 to become endemic, but a new report stresses the U.S. is far from the 'next normal'

Even a mild COVID-19 infection can lead to changes in the brain, study finds

Mild COVID brain

Children's Health

It's OK if some families aren't ready to go maskless, CHOP doctor says

COVID-19 mask children

Philadelphia to provide emergency paid sick leave to workers with COVID-19 as city mandates are lifted

Sick Leave

COVID-19 appears destined to become endemic, but that won't make it harmless

Philly ends COVID-19 mask mandate for most indoor spaces

Jefferson Health testing new treatment for loss of smell and taste

Smell Loss Treatment

Children's Health

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine less effective among children ages 5-11, study finds

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Philadelphia's employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement delayed indefinitely

Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Montgomery County no longer requiring masks indoors to align with new CDC guidance

Montgomery County Masks

New CDC guidelines ease masking recommendations for many healthy Americans

CDC COVID-19 Guidelines

How long does protective immunity against COVID-19 last after infection or vaccination? Two immunologists explain

Why pregnant people were left behind while vaccines moved at ‘warp speed’ to help the masses

Nearly two years into the pandemic, women still lag behind men in job-recovery statistics

Labor Force

Some people should wait 8 weeks between COVID-19 shots, CDC says

CDC Vaccine Guidance

A more contagious omicron strain has scientists fearing another COVID-19 surge

New omicron strain

Flu season has been mild, yet again, but a surge could still happen

Flu Season COVID-19

Does scaring people work when it comes to health messaging?

Teen traveled to Philly to get vaccinated against his parents' wishes

Philly offering $100 gift cards to residents who get fully vaccinated

Getting vaccinated while pregnant helps protect babies from COVID-19, CDC says

COVID-19 antibodies newborns

Philly removes vaccine mandate for indoor dining; masks still required

Philadelphia's emergency paid sick leave could soon return to aid workers being impacted by COVID-19

Emergency Paid Sick Leave

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to lift mask mandate in suburban schools, city requirement will remain

Head of Philly Fighting COVID banned from doing business in Pennsylvania for 10 years

COVID-19 poses deadly risk to fetuses of unvaccinated pregnant women, researchers say

Stillbirths COVID-19

Pfizer, FDA delay timeline for COVID-19 vaccines for young children

Ready for another pandemic malady? It's called 'decision fatigue'

COVID-19 Decision Fatigue

New Jersey dropping school mask mandate as omicron surge relents

It's day 6 of COVID, and a rapid antigen test comes back positive. Stay home, say virologists.

At-home COVID-19 tests soon will be available for free to Medicare recipients

A healthy lifestyle provides many benefits – like a boosted immune system

Healthy Lifestyles Immune System

COVID-19 vaccines for young children may be just a few weeks away

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