COVID cases on the rise as new subvariant 'Eris' emerges
Dr. Angela Nicholas stops by to discuss the new COVID-19 subvariant and the recent rise in cases.
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COVID-19 long haulers discuss their lengthy recoveries
Rodney Westcott and Maria Young spent months in the hospital battling COVID-19. Months later, both are still dealing with some of the effects.
The FDA approves a second booster shot for adults 50 and older
Dr. E. John Wherry, of the Perelman School of Medicine, joins FOX 29's Alex and Mike to discuss the newly authorized second booster Covid-19 vaccine
Is omicron peaking? Dr. Ala Stanford weighs in
Dr. Ala Stanford discusses the latest COVID-19 headlines, including recent discussion on whether or not the omicron variant is finally peaking.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID shot may be needed
Dr. Mike weighs in on a number of health headlines, including the CEO of Moderna's comments on the potential need for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot.
How Pennsylvania's recent COVID-19 case surge is impacting holidays, school plans
Dr. E. John Wherry, from UPenn's Institute of Immunology, discusses the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across Pennsylvania and how it's impacting holiday gatherings and school plans as we head into the new year.
Dr. Wherry discusses what’s known so far omicron variant, Biden’s winter plan
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.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
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.
Rapid at-home COVID tests are selling out
At-home COVID tests are a popular item and selling out quickly
CDC releases urgent warning for pregnant women to get vaccinated from COVID-19
FOX 29's Mike Jerrick and Karen Hepp talk with the director of maternal and fetal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after the CDC released an urgent new warning for pregnant women or women looking to get pregnant to get vaccinated from COVID-19.
Dr. Stanford discusses COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated, potential vaccine booster approaval
Dr. Ala Stanford discusses recent data released on COVID-19 cases and the impact the virus has had on the unvaccinated in recent months. She also broke down the pending approval of a Pfizer booster shot.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Gov. Wolf issues mask mandate in Pennsylvania's K-12 schools
Masks will be required in all Pennsylvania public and private schools, as well as child care facilities, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement was a reversal in course for the governor who ruled out a statewide mask mandate for schools less than a month ago.
North Philadelphia high school requiring students to be vaccinated by Monday
A local high school is requiring that all students be vaccinated by Monday
Philadelphia school board mandates vaccine for teachers, staff
FOX 29's Dave Kinchen has more on the unanimous vote by the Philadelphia school board to mandate the coronavirus vaccine for all teachers and staff.
Booster shots on hold for those who received J&J vaccine
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest injury to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and new guidance on booster shots for those who received the Johnson and Johnson single-shot coronavirus vaccine.
Montgomery County recommends masking indoors
Montgomery County is currently in the substantial level of COVID-19 community transmission.
Local fully vaccinated couple says they tested positive for COVID
Four months after being fully vaccinated both Rick Rein and Claudia Gallego tested positive for COVID.