According to data, the highest number of hospitalizations in Philadelphia was 975 on May 4, 2020. The latest figure is nearing 800.
“You can't get an appointment anywhere else till after the New Year so I wanna make sure I get it now,” Domenic Bove said.
Booster shots were available to those over 18 years old. Vaccines and testing were available for those 5 years and older.
"Don’t gather indoors, wear your mask when around others, stay home even if you feel a tiny bit sick," Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said Monday.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Philadelphia County.
There are numerous chances to get free, at home, rapid coronavirus tests this week ahead of the holidays. See where to get them here.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Philadelphia County.
The CDC recommend that people receive either of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, instead of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole is urging residents to keep holiday gathering small.
Philadelphia County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.
Taking precautions, such as getting a flu shot, can help prevent you from getting seriously ill as temperatures drop.
Starting Jan. 3, 2022, restaurants, bars, and more may only serve patrons who have been vaccinated, according to city health officials.
“We are disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to end the state's mask mandate in schools.”
"We ask the public to continue following the Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 guidance: getting vaccinated bo andosted."
At the core of this research is a common vegetable. It might look like ordinary lettuce, but it could one day help fight COVID-19.
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A man in his 30s from Northwest Philadelphia has been identified as the first confirmed case of the omicron coronavirus variant in the city.
The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Philadelphia County.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging residents to wear masks and avoid crowded indoor spaces as the variant spreads.
The CDC said after an investigation, vials found at the Merck lab in Montgomery County did not contain the smallpox-causing virus.
By January 14, 2022, all City of Philadelphia employees and contractors must be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus.
The city is offering a $300 bonus to all permanent city employees who can show proof of full vaccination by Dec. 24 as an incentive.
City officials Tuesday touted a 91 percent vaccination rate among adults in Philadelphia, but mourned the more than 4,000 deaths.
While no public health threat from the fire exists, officials certain residents should limit their time outdoors.
The smoke and the smells of the junkyard fire have traveled for miles.
Dr. David Bresler has already collected pounds and pounds of candy at his Northeast Philadelphia office.
Dr. Bettigole has served as Acting Health Commissioner since May after Dr. Thomas Farley resigned amid MOVE bombing remains controversy.
Pregnant women in Philadelphia County have a high vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.
Philadelphia health officials announced the news Wednesday on the heels of the FDA emergency use authorization of pediatric vaccine doses.
The series shows the actor trying to lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks, but also focuses on his physical and mental health.
The course provides resources to educators and students to help their mental health. They will complete the course online.
Lane Johnson spoke to reporters for the first time Sunday since returning to the lineup.
Stanford is opening a new clinic to help fill the need for expanded healthcare services beyond COVID treatment.
Drug enforcement leaders said many times addiction starts with the abuse or misuse of a prescription drug.
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See full details of the city's coronavirus vaccine mandate for healthcare workers and higher education institutions that's effective now.
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A Philadelphia neighborhood has a rat infestation that will make your skin crawl. “It's a big problem,” one resident said.
Pfizer and BioNTech say the research shows younger children should get a third of the dose that has been given to those over 12-years-old.
“Individuals under the age of 30 account for the higher percentage of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia.”