2021 Penn Relays Canceled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
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All Pa. Educators Could ‘Be Back to Work by End of the Month,' Gov. Wolf Says
Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania teachers, school nurses and staff, bus drivers and administrators will be able to receive the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine in next couple weeks.
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NJ Marks 1 Year Since 1st COVID-19 Case; Murphy Allows for More People at Weddings
New Jersey is on the brink of one year since it reported its first case of the coronavirus in the state, a milestone not lost on Gov. Phil Murphy as he announced easing of some restrictions Wednesday.
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Dems Tighten Relief Benefits, Firm Up Support for Virus Bill
President Joe Biden and Democrats have agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks.
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How the New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine ‘Primes' the Immune System in One Shot
J&J’s new Janssen COVID-19 vaccine only requires one shot and uses an “inactivated” adenovirus — which is known for causing the common cold — to do the work of staving off the coronavirus.
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Virus Updates: CDC to Release Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adult Americans by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated, as his administration announced that drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved shot.
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New York Pilots COVID Passport of Sorts to Fast-Track Reopening: Here's How It Works
One week after Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center welcomed some fans back for the first time in a year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is upping the game. The governor announced a pilot program Tuesday to test the Excelsior Pass during events at the two arenas. Think of the pass like a “COVID passport” of sorts, one that relies on technology&... -
Philly to Loosen Coronavirus Restrictions, Allowing More Fans at Sports Games, Events
Philadelphia will again loosen its coronavirus restrictions to allow for more capacity at indoor and outdoor events including sports games.
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Texas, Mississippi to End Mask Mandates, Ease COVID Rules Despite Warnings
Texas has become the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly growing movement by governors and other leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite alarmed pleas from health officials not to let down their guard yet
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Philly Canceling Ineligible Appointments as FEMA Coronavirus Vaccine Site Opens
As Philadelphia’s FEMA mass coronavirus vaccination site started giving out doses, the City warned that not everyone who signed up online would get a dose after some people jumped the line.
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Sidney Crosby to Miss Flyers-Penguins Game Because of NHL's Coronavirus Protocol
The Flyers will not face Sidney Crosby on Tuesday night as the Penguins’ star center is unavailable because of coronavirus protocol, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Tuesday morning.
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Doctor Who Diagnosed NYC's ‘Patient Zero' Reflects on COVID, 1 Year Later
When Dr. Angela Chen diagnosed the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in NYC, she never would have imagined how the virus would ravage the city, the state, and the world.
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NJ Adding Teachers, Food Workers, Clergy to Those Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
Teachers, food workers, postal employees, clergy and several hundreds of thousands more people in New Jersey are being given access to doses of the coronavirus vaccine later this month.
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With Coronavirus Cases Decreasing, Pa. Is Increasing Capacity Limits for Venues
More fans are being allowed in the stands as Pennsylvania eases coronavirus-related capacity restrictions on sports and other events.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Attacks on Health Workers Globally
A new report by the Geneva-based Insecurity Insight and the University of California, Berkeley’s Human Rights Center has identified more than 1,100 threats or acts of violence against health care workers and facilities last year
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Congress Is Moving Ahead With $1,400 Stimulus Checks. Here's How Soon the Money Could Arrive
Washington leaders are working on a coronavirus relief package that includes new $1,400 direct payments. Here’s how soon your check could land.
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Johnson & Johnson's Vaccine Is Approved — Here's Why Experts Say You Should Take What You Can Get
In the U.S., the Johnson & Johnson shot has shown 72% effectiveness at preventing Covid and 86% effectiveness at preventing severe illness and death, according to data submitted to the FDA.
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CDC Director ‘Really Worried' About States Rolling Back Covid Safety Measures as U.S. Cases Appear to Plateau
The CDC director said she is “really worried” about states rolling back Covid-19 restrictions as cases appear to be leveling off at a “very high number.”
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Virus Updates: States Ease Rules Despite Warnings; Inside ‘Post-COVID' Clinics
Over the weekend, Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine became the third to receive emergency use authorization from the United States’ Food and Drug Administration. Unlike the two-dose Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, it works with just one shot.
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Philadelphia Opens Third Standing Mass Vaccination Clinic
The City of Philadelphia on Saturday opened its third mass coronavirus vaccination clinic, with the aim of reaching traditionally underserved communities.
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Philly Rolls Back Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Fall
Restrictions on restaurants, senior centers, retail and sports have changed in Philadelphia as cases fall and vaccinations increase.
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CDC Director Warns Recent Decline in U.S. Covid Cases May Have Stalled as Variants Spread
The CDC director warned Friday the recent decline in U.S. Covid cases may have stalled as variants spread.
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Girl, 11, Finds Parents Dead in Missouri Home. Both Had COVID-19
Family members told officers the man and woman were quarantining in their home in the St. Louis area.
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Top Cuomo Aides Altered Nursing Home COVID Death Numbers to Keep Toll Lower
Top aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo altered a state Health Department report to obscure the true number of people killed by COVID-19 in the state’s nursing homes, according to reports.
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Fauci Says Military Members Who Opt Out of COVID Vaccine Are Inadvertently ‘Part of the Problem'
The military has tasked thousands of service members to help vaccinate communities across the nation.
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GOP Sen. Johnson Delays COVID Relief Bill by Forcing All 628 Pages Be Read Out Loud
A Republican senator severely delayed passage of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package Thursday by insisting that the entire 628-page bill be read out loud.
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By Slimmest of Margins, Senate Takes Up $1.9T Relief Bill
The Senate has voted by the slimmest of margins to begin debating a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
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When Will I Get My Vaccine? How Do I Sign Up? Is the Johnson & Johnson Shot Available?
What’s the difference between Phase 1a, Phase 1b, Phase 1c in Philly, Pa. and NJ? Are COVID vaccines becoming more available soon? So many questions. Here are a lot of answers.
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Mask-Refusing Woman Who Tried to Shame San Diego Barista Now Suing Creator of Viral GoFundMe Page
The man who created the viral “Tips for Lenin” GoFundMe page is being sued by the San Diego woman who tried to shame the Starbucks barista online for following COVID-19 safety protocols and refusing to serve her.
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Emergent BioSolutions Says It Can Make 1 Billion COVID Vaccine Doses Annually
Emergent CEO Bob Kramer told CNBC that the company has infrastructure in place to produce Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines around the clock.
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Texas Doctors Say It's Too Soon to Scrap Mask Mandate
Texas’ top doctors warned Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott’s sudden decision to ditch the mask mandate and lift coronavirus restrictions could result in a new surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths, NBC News reports. And while they now have enough masks, ventilators and emergency room space to treat a new wave of patients, there is an acute shortag... -
States Rapidly Expanding Vaccine Access as Supplies Surge
Cities and states are rapidly expanding access to vaccines as the nation races to head off a resurgence in coronavirus infections and reopen schools and businesses battered by the pandemic
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US Bishops Urge Catholics to Avoid ‘Morally Compromised' J&J Vaccine
Catholic leaders in New Orleans and St. Louis are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is “morally compromised” because it’s produced using cell lines developed from aborted fetuses
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Virus Updates: Biden Calls Ending Mask Mandates ‘Big Mistake'
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the United States will have enough coronavirus vaccine doses to inoculate the nation’s entire adult population by May. To help with the effort, drugmaker Merck will produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved one-shot vaccine.
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Fauci Presents His Personal Virus Model to Smithsonian
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the immunologist who became the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History.
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Pennsylvania Teachers to Get 1-Shot Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Wolf Says
Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania teachers will receive doses of the newly approved one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, under a plan his administration will release.
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Biden Vows Enough Vaccine for All US Adults by End of May
President Joe Biden says the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated
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NIH Halts Trial of COVID Plasma Treatment After Researchers Found No Benefit
The NIH halted a trial testing convalescent plasma in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms after an independent group concluded it was unlikely to be beneficial.
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Victims of Anti-Asian Attacks Reflect a Year Into Pandemic
Asian Americans have faced a dangerous climate since the coronavirus entered the U.S. a year ago
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J&J Vaccine Could Be a ‘Game Changer.' Here's Why a Third Option Matters
Having two vaccines is good. But three is better — and it could make a major difference in getting the pandemic under control.
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Twitter Cracks Down on COVID Vaccine Misinformation
Twitter says it has begun labeling tweets that include misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines
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The Price of Food and Gas Is Creeping Higher — and Will Stay That Way for a While
Recent price spikes for food and gas have caught the attention of consumers, as well as analysts — who warn that the pain of higher prices will hit the most vulnerable populations hardest of all, NBC News reports.
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Tensions Over Vaccine Equity Pit Rural Against Urban America
Questions about how a limited supply of vaccine should be distributed have now found a new focus in rural America.
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Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson: Comparing the 3 COVID Vaccines Now Available
With a third coronavirus vaccine now approved in the U.S., what is the difference between the vaccines and should you opt for one over the other?
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Philadelphia Public Schools Will Reopen for 3,000 Students on March 8
53 Philadelphia public schools will reopen Monday, March 8, for thousands of students in kindergarten and first and second grades, city and school officials said today.
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All Apple Stores in US Open for Business for First Time Since Start of the Pandemic
The reopening of Apple’s last closed U.S. locations in Texas on Monday marks a milestone as the United States begins to emerge from lockdown.
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What Will Offices, Homes Look Like Post-Pandemic?
Since the start of the pandemic, many architects have received a steady stream of requests from clients wanting to rebuild or renovate their current office spaces in order to safely lure back weary employees and customers.
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CDC Director Signs Off on J&J's Single-Shot Covid Vaccine, Clearing Way for Distribution to Begin
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday that she would “stand by to review” the ACIP’s recommendation and be “ready to sign.”
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‘Not a Good Idea:' Experts Concerned About Pope Trip to Iraq
Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq
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Justice Dept. to Appeal Judge's Order on Eviction Moratorium
The Justice Department says it will appeal a judge’s ruling that the federal government’s eviction moratorium is unconstitutional
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Pandemic Leaves Tribes Without US Recognition at Higher Risk
As COVID-19 disproportionately affects Native American communities, many tribal leaders say the pandemic poses particular risks to tribes without federal recognition
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FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine From J&J
The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts are anxiously awaiting a one-and-done option to help speed vaccinations, as they race against a virus that already has killed more than 510,000 peo... -
Plunging Demand for COVID-19 Tests May Leave US Exposed
Communities across the U.S. are seeing plummeting demand for coronavirus testing
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FDA Panel Unanimously Recommends Third Covid Vaccine as J&J Wins Key Vote in Path to Emergency Use
The full FDA is likely to approve the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine as early as Saturday with distribution to the states next week.
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Labor Department Expanded Eligibility for Unemployment—Here's Who Qualifies
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday expanded unemployment eligibility in an effort to support those facing unsafe workplaces and out-of-work parents.
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Mented: The Highs, Lows of a Black-Owned, Socially Conscious Company During a Pandemic
Mented is a Black-owned, socially conscious makeup company. But during a pandemic, would people even wear makeup? And as the country reckoned with racism, what role would Mented play in speaking out?
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Virus Updates: FDA Panel Endorses J&J Shot; CDC Chief Warns of ‘Stalling' Decline in Cases
On Friday, a panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration endorsed the emergency use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after the FDA confirmed Wednesday that it is safe and effective.
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$15 Minimum Wage Not Allowed in Biden's Covid Relief Bill, Senate Official Says
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s ruling on the minimum wage derails a Democratic priority in the $1.9 trillion relief bill.
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FEMA Convention Center Vaccine Site Will Have 12-Hour Days, Appointment Only
The Tier 1 vaccination site was selected for the Pennsylvania Convention Center for its ease of access to public transportation and large size, officials have said.
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Biden Directive Expands Jobless Aid to More Unemployed
More Americans will soon be eligible for unemployment benefits under a directive issued by the Labor Department
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Philly Schools Postpone Return to In-Person Learning for Pre-K Through 2nd Grade Students
The Philadelphia School District has backed off its initial plans to restart in-person class for pre-K through 2nd grade students. The students, who were set to return to classes on Monday, will continue virtual learning instead, the district announced Thursday.
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CDC Study Finds Nursing Home Residents Who Appear to Have Recovered From Covid Were Reinfected With an Even Worse Case
A new CDC study released on Thursday suggests some people may be susceptible to coronavirus reinfection and could have worse outcomes later on.
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Pfizer Director Dr. Scott Gottlieb Explains How a Third Covid Shot May Protect Against Variants
Pfizer is exploring two paths with its vaccine to try providing more protection against new Covid strains, according to board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
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Covid Vaccine Passports Are Being Considered. And Health Experts and Rights Groups Are Deeply Concerned
The U.S., U.K. and EU are considering whether to introduce a digital passport that will allow citizens to show they have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Flu Has Disappeared in the US
February is usually the peak of flu season, but not this year.
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Virus Updates: Biden Marks 50M Vaccine Shots; Harris Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy
The Food and Drug Administration confirmed Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, setting the stage for a final decision on bringing a third shot to the U.S. marketplace.
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How the Ad Council Plans to Get Americans Comfortable With Vaccines
The reach of the campaign will be broad, with dozens of brands, media companies and social platforms making content and donating media to extend the message.
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Military Begins Delivering Vaccines in Texas, New York
The U.S. military is beginning to deliver shots at coronavirus vaccination centers in Texas and New York and says service members will start staffing four centers in Florida and one in Philadelphia next week.
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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Works Well in Big ‘Real World' Test
A large real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose
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Pa. Lawmakers Ask Biden to Waive School Test Mandate Because of Pandemic
The chairs of Pennsylvania’s state Senate Education Committee are asking the Biden administration to waive this year’s requirement for school standardized testing because of the pandemic.
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Moderna to Begin Clinical Trials of Covid Booster Shots for Variant From South Africa, Sends to NIH for Study
Moderna said it has shipped to the NIH doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine designed to provide better protection against the variant from South Africa.
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DC Mayor's Sister Dies of COVID Complications
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser lost her only sister and oldest sibling to COVID-19. Mercia Bowser died Wednesday at age 64, the mayor announced. She was being treated for COVID-19-related pneumonia. “Mercia was loved immensely and will be missed greatly, as she joins the legion of angels who have gone home too soon due to the pandemic,” the m... -
‘Forest Kindergarten' Kids Have Class Outside Every Day, Even in the Snow
This unique kindergarten trend takes students into the great outdoors.
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Large Pa. Health Network Allowed Employees' Kin to Skip Vaccine Line
One of Pennsylvania’s largest health networks allowed employees’ family members to skip the COVID-19 vaccine line, raising questions of fairness at a time of strong public demand and scarce supply.
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These Are the Most Common Side Effects From J&J's One-Shot Covid Vaccine
Roughly 40% of people who took J&J’s Covid vaccine reported headaches and just more than 38% reported feeling fatigued, the FDA staff said.
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FDA Says J&J's 1-Dose Vaccine Is Safe and Effective, Paving Way for Approval
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19
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Biden Orders a Review of US Supply Chains for Vital Goods
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors that power cars, phones, military equipment and other goods.
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Virus Updates: Biden Sending Masks to Hard-Hit Areas; CVS, Walgreens to Give Shots in More States
The Food and Drug Administration confirmed Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, setting the stage for a final decision on bringing a third shot to the U.S. marketplace.
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Garth Brooks Says His ‘Queen' Trisha Yearwood Has Tested Positive for COVID
In sickness and in health, Garth Brooks is putting Trisha Yearwood first.
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Philadelphia Would Get $1.3 Billion in Newest Federal COVID-19 Relief Bill
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle of Philadelphia, who serves on the House Budget Committee, told NBC10 that the money would support the region, including the ailing transit system and the city’s government services.
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At Least 500 Philly Educators Got the Coronavirus Vaccine at CHOP Clinic
The city’s public schools are still waiting to hear back from an outside mediator about a March 1 start date.
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Drug Executives: Big Jump in Vaccine Supply Coming Soon
COVID-19 vaccine makers tell Congress to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month.
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Murphy Proposes $44.8B Budget, Boosting Pension, School Aid
New Jersey will make its first full public pension payment for the first time in a quarter century, boost school aid by 7% and offer 760,000 families a $500 tax rebate under a new $44.8 billion budget proposal Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy introduced Tuesday
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What Dr. Fauci Is, and Is Not, Doing Now That He's Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
The White House Chief Medical Advisor said he is still being “very careful,” during an interview with WRC-TV.
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New Or Used? Either Way, Price Hikes Squeeze US Auto Buyers
The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America’s auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many
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Philly ‘Likely to Ease' Event Attendance Limits in March After Teams Push for Fans
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said Tuesday that the city is reviewing its event attendance limits and changes might be coming soon. By Adam Hermann
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More Policy, Less Pomp as Biden and Trudeau Meet Virtually
President Joe Biden’s first bilateral meeting with Canada’s Justin Trudeau since taking office was high on policy, low on pomp and featured a very large swipe at Biden’s predecessor
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Virus Updates: States to Get 14.5M Doses of Vaccine This Week
President Joe Biden called the U.S. topping 500,000 coronavirus-related deaths a “truly grim, heartbreaking milestone” during a ceremony at the White House Monday night. He told the nation that “to heal, we must remember.”
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Biden Mourns 500,000 Dead, Balancing Nation's Grief and Hope
With sunset remarks and a national moment of silence, President Joe Biden on Monday confronted head-on the country’s once-unimaginable loss — half a million Americans in the COVID-19 pandemic — as he tried to strike a balance between mourning and hope.
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In World of Online Learning, Students of Color Are Getting Left Behind
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many schools to switch to online classes. But in the Philadelphia region, this switch is disproportionately hurting students of color.
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Gov. Murphy OKs Limited Fans at Top Sport, Entertainment Venues in New Jersey
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey’s largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
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Rebound: Behind the Scenes as Businesses Try to Bounce Back from the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon ... -
Virus Updates: CDC Study Finds Teachers May Play Role in COVID Spread in Schools
The United States reached a grim, once-unimaginable milestone in the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday: more than 500,000 people have died from COVID-19, according to a tally by NBC News. The nation has also reported more than 28 million infections.
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Beyond 100M: Biden Team Aiming for Bigger Vaccine Numbers
One month into Joe Biden’s presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
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US Reaches 500,000 Deaths From the Coronavirus
The United States has reached the grim milestone of 500,000 deaths since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to NBC News.
