coronavirus

Texas and Florida were rapidly closing in on 10,000 coronavirus deaths Friday, while President Donald Trump’s false claims about the progress of the pandemic were weaponized by Joe Biden. The national death toll from the virus that has upended the way Americans live and wrecked the economy was 168,334 and climbing Saturday, and the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases was...

Thousands of nursing homes are in need of an infusion of financial revenue if they are going to remain viable, officials told NBC10 reporter Mitch Blacher.

People who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely interact with others for three months, according to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — suggesting that immunity to the virus may last at least that long. The recent change is part of the agency’s guidance on quarantining. It states that people should quarantine if they’ve been in...

Students at Villanova University outside Philadelphia have arrived on campus, and are trying to adapt to life on their own amid the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC10 reporter Stephanía Jiménez went to Villanova to talk to students.

Major stock indexes on Wall Street ended Friday more or less where they started after a day of drifting between small gains and losses

Live Nation is bringing music and comedy to the comfort of people’s own cars as part of a drive-in concert series in the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park. Live Nation’s Geoff Gordon explains what people can expect.

Gov. Phil Murphy says all New Jersey voters will be mailed ballots for November’s presidential election as the state adopts a hybrid voting system. Some voters who skipped the primary due to fears over the coronavirus say they’re happy with the new mail-in option. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing, restoring sales to their level before the viral pandemic erupted in March

After a prolonged closure due to the coronavirus outbreak, Philadelphia’s historic Eastern State Penitentiary is once again opening its doors to visitors. The site opened Friday and will operate Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, guests will have to adhere to new rules regarding social distancing and mask wearing and must purchase tickets online in...

Videos of a large gathering of Villanova students, some not wearing masks, prompted safety concerns for the university amid the coronavirus pandemic as well as a message from the school’s president.

Colombian superstar J Balvin says he is recovering after battling the coronavirus.

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way many people take care of their babies, which can be hard for new parents. Now, online services are springing up to provide help, including virtual parenting classes from a business in Brewerytown. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he has no plans to change his recommendation that scholastic sports be canceled until 2021

LX News host Ashley Holt talked to a college student from Illinois, a high school student from Georgia and an eighth grader from Indiana about returning to school in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Philadelphia officials say Eagles fans shouldn’t get their hopes up that they’ll be allowed to watch the team’s season home opener from the stands at Lincoln Financial Field

When the Eagles open their season in Washington in a month, there won’t be any fans at FedEx Field.

Music fans stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak will soon be able to get the full concert experience, all while at a safe distance, as Citizens Bank Park plays host to a drive-in concert series.

Flu season is approaching in a few weeks and some of the symptoms could be confused with COVID-19 symptoms. NBC10’s Jim Rosenfield breaks down the similarities and differences.

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors study data out of China showing its recovery remains subdued

Videos showing a large crowd of Villanova students have prompted safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic as well as a message from the school’s president. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the details.