Coronavirus

Donald Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs while promising to free the US

April 2, 2025 10:16pm EDT

President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs in a move that could raise prices on everything from housing to cars to groceries.

COVID cases on the rise as new subvariant 'Eris' emerges

August 15, 2023 8:10am EDT

Dr. Angela Nicholas stops by to discuss the new COVID-19 subvariant and the recent rise in cases.

SW Philly COVID survivor takes on Broad Street Run

April 29, 2023 10:45pm EDT

One Southwest Philadelphia man saw his life twist upside down after he nearly died from COVID, but now is inspiring others and taking on the Broad Street Run.

N.J. officer tours landmark that gave him inspiration during COVID battle

July 16, 2022 6:47pm EDT

A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.

Woman released from the hospital 9 months after COVID diagnosis

April 22, 2022 5:32pm EDT

Candice Davis lost two arms, a leg and half a foot, while spending nine months in the hospital recovering from COVID.

Philadelphia to drop mask mandate, officials say

April 21, 2022 11:05pm EDT

Philadelphia officials confirm they are dropping the mask mandate, four days after implementing it.

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th vaccine shot amid spread of new variant

March 18, 2022 7:11am EDT

Dr. Mike weighs in on news Moderna is seeking authorization for a fourth dose of their COVID-19 vaccine and a new variant of omicron that officials say has begun spreading.

City of Philadelphia health officials rollback vaccine mandate for indoor dining

February 16, 2022 5:35pm EST

The City of Philadelphia has rolled back a mandate requiring people to be vaccinated to dine indoors. FOX 29's Jeff Cole has the latest.

Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as rollout of free masks nationwide begins

February 9, 2022 5:17pm EST

Camden officials spent Wednesday distributing free KN95 masks to residents as a rollout of free masks begins nationwide.

Is omicron peaking? Dr. Ala Stanford weighs in

January 13, 2022 8:00am EST

Dr. Ala Stanford discusses the latest COVID-19 headlines, including recent discussion on whether or not the omicron variant is finally peaking.

Delaware Valley school districts struggle with in-person versus remote learning post-holiday break

January 3, 2022 5:40pm EST

As the omicron variant drives COVID cases up, Delaware Valley school leaders choose between in-person or remote learning for students.

Upper Darby School District will keep masks on

December 13, 2021 5:45pm EST

Students will continue to wear masks in the Upper Darby Scool District

Dr. Wherry discusses what’s known so far omicron variant, Biden’s winter plan

December 3, 2021 10:50am EST

Dr. E. John Wherry, Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Immunology, breaks down what we know so far about the new COVID-19 variant known as ‘omicron’ and what impact President Biden’s winter plan may have.

U.S. reopens to international visitors

November 8, 2021 5:22pm EST

The travel ban for international visitors is lifted

Central Bucks School District sees sudden spike in COVID cases

November 1, 2021 6:13pm EDT

Central Bucks School District sees a sudden spike in COVID cases, clustered in one elementary school

Community mourns loss of Chester County retired teacher after COVID diagnosis

October 22, 2021 10:29pm EDT

Howard Reinard, 78, a deeply beloved retired teacher and football official died after he and his wife Kelly were diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. His family says they both were fully vaccinated.

FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters

October 21, 2021 8:00am EDT

U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk

October 14, 2021 5:41pm EDT

A panel of independent advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted to endorse lower-dose booster shots of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for seniors and other high-risk groups.

Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

October 7, 2021 5:11pm EDT

Pfizer and BioNTech on Thursday announced that they have formally submitted a request to U.S. regulators for emergency approval of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.