Dr. Thomas Farley

Officials across our region say the average citizen may have to wait a few months for Pfizer or Moderna shots to protect them from COVID-19. Here’s why.

Philadelphia is getting started with Phase 1B of its coronavirus vaccine rollout, which includes frontline essential workers and the elderly. However, some health care workers still need their shots.

Philadelphia hopes to enter “Phase 1B” of its coronavirus vaccination plan as early as the week of January 25. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the latest details on the city’s rollout.

NBC10’s Tracy Davidson and medical expert Dr. Jon Stallkamp continue to answer your questions about the coronavirus vaccine. One viewer asked how people will be notified when a vaccine will be available for them.

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle gives you a look inside Philadelphia’s large coronavirus vaccination site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Health care workers began getting doses at the site Friday morning.

B117, the faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus, has not been detected in Philly, but labs are looking for it.

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.

With the first COVID-19 vaccine doses given in the United Kingdom Tuesday, NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports on when the first coronavirus vaccines will be released in the United States.

Philadelphia’s health commissioner said the city could get the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week if the FDA approves it. NBC10’s Brandon Hudson has the story.

One Philly resident attended a Thanksgiving celebration while having symptoms. Then seven of her family members tested positive for the virus.

Philly leaders had a sliver of good news about the coronavirus pandemic: the positivity rate is still high, but it didn’t increase.

Owners of local gyms say the City of Philadelphia’s ban on indoor workouts until early next year will put them out of business. Some are even planning to protest on Tuesday near City Hall. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors spoke with business owners who say the restrictions are unfair.

How will a COVID-19 vaccine be distributed, and who will get it first? Some parts of the plan are clear even now. NBC10’s Mitch Blacher reports.

Philadelphia city officials announced a slew of new coronavirus restrictions on Monday after seeing exponential increases in new COVID-19 infections over the past few weeks. City officials say if nothing changes, the city’s hospitals will be overrun by the end of 2020.

The city of Philadelphia is expected to lockdown tighter in an attempt to limit spread of the coronavirus, which health officials say is spiking and could get worse due to holiday travel and gatherings.

It’s not clear what new restrictions city leaders will announce Monday, but businesses and shoppers are bracing for it. NBC10’s Brandon Hudson reports.

City leaders and health officials said an announcement on restrictions related to the rising COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia would come Monday. NBC10 reporter Mitch Blacher talks about some possible changes to come.

Pfizer recently reported its coronavirus vaccine candidate is more than 90% effective. But there will be challenges when it comes to storing the vaccines. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors finds out what Philadelphia is doing to prepare for it.

Philly health officials say there’s enough adequate freezer space for a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.

Pfizer announced Monday that their coronavirus vaccine is 90 percent effective though it could take weeks if not months for the population to get it. How long would it take for it to be distributed to our region? NBC10’s Matt DeLucia investigates.