COVID-19

Pfizer COVID vaccine

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

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

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

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

Cancer screening delays

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

Franklin Institute Awards Drew Weissman Katalin Karikó

Most myocarditis cases tied to COVID-19 vaccines are mild, study finds

Myocarditis COVID-19 vaccines

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

Outdoor dining setups to remain permanent in some areas of Philly with mayors approval

Outdoor dining bill Philadelphia

Jill Biden visits COVID-19 vaccination clinic at CHOP

Will omicron – the new coronavirus variant of concern – be more contagious than delta?

Omicron COVID-19 Variant

Northwest Philly man becomes first in city to test positive for omicron variant of COVID-19 virus

COVID-19 variant Omicron

For older adults, smelling the roses may be more difficult

Senior Smell Roses

Burlington County to open COVID-19 vaccine mega-site in response to expanded eligibility

The psychological toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit mental health providers hard, too

Mental health COVID-19

Pa. COVID-19 school mask requirement to remain in place until state Supreme Court issues final ruling

FDA advisors narrowly vote to recommend Merck's COVID-19 pill for emergency use

Getting COVID-19 while pregnant does not affect the baby's brain development, study says

COVID-19 Pregnancy Brain Development

Chronic fatigue syndrome may provide valuable insights into long COVID

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Pennsylvania's COVID vaccine rate drops following data correction

New COVID-19 variant discovered in South Africa could be highly transmissible, scientists warn

'Off-label' use is common in medicine – a bioethicist and legal philosopher explain why the COVID-19 vaccines are different

How the pandemic helped spread fentanyl across the U.S. and drive opioid overdose deaths to a grim new high

Drug Needle Opioids

Why you can't find cheap at-home COVID tests

Philly's economic recovery remains slow but steady, Center City report says

Center City District jobs report

Alcoholism drug has potential as a COVID-19 treatment, but studies are just getting underway

Disulfiram alcoholism COVID-19

Stillbirths are more prevalent since the delta variant emerged, CDC study finds

Pregnancy stillbirths COVID

FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

COVID-19 booster shots

Philadelphia expands COVID-19 vaccine requirement to all city employees

Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate

With COVID-19 cases rising, Philly health commissioner encourages smaller Thanksgiving gatherings

Philly COVID Uptick

Pa. could impose new COVID-19 school mask mandate despite judge's ruling to end requirement

Thanksgiving gatherings are back, but COVID-19 precautions are still necessary

Thanksgiving COVID-19 Safety

Heirloom Kitchen opens Philly pop-up after pandemic dashed dreams of permanent location in city

Heirloom Kitchen Robinson Viana

Go ahead, enjoy your memes – they really do help ease pandemic stress

COVID-19 Memes Stress

Pennsylvania's COVID-19 case total to jump due to inclusion of reinfection data

'Streeteries' could become permanent in some areas as city council advances bills

After release from prison, Philly man convicted in 1998 Palestra murder allegedly stole COVID-19 relief funds

Palestra Murder COVID Fraud

Fully vaccinated inmates will soon be able to resume in-person visits, Philly prison officials say

Curran Fromhold Correctional in-person

Center City adds 20 additional bike patrols as part of larger public safety plan

Center City District

Pfizer's experimental COVID-19 antiviral therapy shown to reduce risk of hospitalization, death

Pfizer COVID pill

Face mask requirement for Pennsylvania schools could end in January, Wolf says

Pennsylvania school mask madate

Patients went into the hospital for care. After testing positive there for COVID, some never came out

COVID-19 Transmission Hospitals

Dr. Cheryl Bettigole named commissioner of Philly health department

Cheryl Bettigole Philly

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