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White House COVID Czar Warns of Fall, Winter Surge If Congress Doesn't Approve More Relief
Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, warned Wednesday the U.S. will face a challenging fall and winter without additional congressional funding for testing and treatment.
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Biden Requests $22.5 Billion to Continue Fight Against COVID-19
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he would be requesting $22.5 billion in additional funds to fight the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and address pandemic-caused issues in the supply chain.
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Fauci Details Road to End of Pandemic: ‘We Believe We Can Get There'
During a coronavirus task force press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined the steps that could bring the pandemic to an end. “Control will mean not eradication, like we did with smallpox— that’s unreasonable. Not necessarily elimination, like we’ve done with polio and measles by mass vaccination campaigns. But a level of control that does not disrupt us in...
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Federal Government Giving Out Free COVID Tests, N95 Masks
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that 400 million N95 masks will be distributed for free to Americans. The announcement came a day after the federal site to get free at-home COVID tests went live. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle breaks it all down as the federal government tries to combat the omicron surge.
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How Will at-Home COVID Test Reimbursements Work and What Tests to Look for?
With the rise of COVID cases amid the omicron variant surge, demand for at-home coronavirus tests has also soared. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson breaks down how starting this weekend you can get reimbursed for the tests from your insurance company.
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Biden Announces Plan to Buy 500M More COVID Tests, Offer Free Masks
President Joe Biden detailed Thursday his administration’s efforts to double its procurement of rapid COVID-19 tests and make high-quality masks available for free as coronavirus cases continue to spike nationwide.
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Which COVID Test Should I Take?
With omicron causing record infections in the U.S., many are left wondering which COVID-19 test is most effective.
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Philadelphia Ordered 1 Million Rapid Tests. There's No Guarantee It'll Get Them
A city health official said officials don’t know when, or if, the at-home rapid tests will arrive, though they hope about 140,000 will come in the next month.
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Federal COVID Testing Help on the Way as Cases Spike in Philly
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Philadelphia as the City struggles to provide more COVID-19 tests. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the details.
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White House to Make 500M At-Home COVID Tests Available for Free
The federal government next month will start mailing at-home COVID test kits for free to any U.S. household that requests one, a senior administration official said.
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NFL Could Become Trend-Setter for COVID-19 Testing Policies
The NFL’s decision to reduce COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic, vaccinated players could signal a trend for pro sports leagues and provide an example for society to follow heading into 2022
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Pa. In-Person Learning, Sports COVID-19 Testing Plan Announced for New School Year
Pennsylvania will pay for a testing program at schools throughout the state in order to detect COVID-19 cases as quickly as possible among students, teachers and staff participating in in-person learning during the upcoming school year. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the details.
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Over 624K Coronavirus Tests Conducted for Athletes, Workers During Tokyo Olympics
The IOC released their coronavirus testing data on Sunday, which included the total tests and results for Games participants, staff and contractors from July 1 through August 6. Across the weeks leading up to and through the Games, 624,364 screening tests were completed in Tokyo with 138 confirmed positives.
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From Convenience Store Eats to COVID Testing: What It's Like at Tokyo Olympics
NBC10’s Keith Jones gives you an inside look at COVID-19 testing procedures when arriving in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics. Once in Japan, he gave you a look at what foods you can buy at a Tokyo convenience store – it sure isn’t Wawa.
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OraSure Technologies Awaiting FDA Approval Of At-Home Covid Testing Kit
OraSure Technologies in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, announced Tuesday that they have submitted an at-home coronavirus test product to the FDA for approval. NBC10’s Steven Fisher tells you how soon you can get this product if approved.
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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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Temple Ramps Up Testing as It Knocks Down Coronavirus Cases on Campus
NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante reports on Temple University’s aggressive coronavirus testing program. Temple feels that that regular testing is reminding students to practice pillars of safety. In the spring semester, fewer students are testing positive for COVID-19 than in the fall, the university said.
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Were You Charged for Taking a Coronavirus Test?
Were you charged hundreds of dollars for a coronavirus test? NBC10 Responds and Tracy Davidson show you the steps you should take in order to get a reimbursement.
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Philly Labs Are Testing UK Travelers for Coronavirus Variant
B117, the faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus, has not been detected in Philly, but labs are looking for it.
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New Strain of Coronavirus Is More Contagious But Not More Dangerous, Dr. Baskies Says
A new strain of coronavirus that was first spotted in the U.K. has been confirmed in the U.S. Dr. Arnold Baskies says the variation of the virus is more contagious but not more dangerous. He also said the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are effective against the new strain.