Coronavirus in Lehigh Valley
COVID-19 in Pa. by the grim numbers: Report details death rates, medical impacts
At one point, more than two of every ten hospital patients who had COVID-19 and were over 65 were dying.
Long COVID’s deep impact on Latinos
One in five COVID-19 infections results in long COVID, with Latinos the most affected. How prepared are we to care for a looming avalanche of Latino long-haulers?
Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up, fueled by holiday gathering, low vaccination rates and the latest coronavirus strain that appears to spread more easily.
JN.1 COVID variant: What is it? What are the symptoms? Do vaccines work? What to know about the latest coronavirus strain
A new variant of COVID-19 is on the rise in the U.S. as the winter season approaches: the JN.1 variant, which descends from the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Here’s where you can get the updated COVID booster for free
Although COVID-19 vaccines are no longer free without insurance, there are still some options for getting a no-cost COVID-19 vaccine.
Will insurance cover my COVID-19 shot? Some companies leaving customers with big bills
You might want to hold off on making that updated COVID-19 booster appointment. Here's why
How can I get a free at-home COVID test?
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that Americans can order up to four free COVID-19 tests again starting Monday
COVID rates creep back up in Lehigh Valley, but ‘not a cause for alarm,’ health experts say
The end-of-summer wave is worth a bit of caution, but ramifications are still minor compared to previous years.
CDC recommends updated COVID shots as vaccines come this week
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its recommendation that anyone ages 6 months and older should get the updated COVID boosters this fall. Here are the CDC's guidelines for taking the booster
CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week.
The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has faded, but there are still hundreds of hospitalizations and hundreds of deaths in the U.S. each week.
How do I get a free COVID test as cases rise? Here’s what to know
Due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, many people are looking for free testing kits once again. Here's how to get one
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden’s results are negative so far
Jill Biden will remain at the couple’s home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the time being, while the president has returned to the White House.,
Eris COVID subvariant: What to know about the latest strain spreading across the U.S.
The U.S. is seeing a summer surge in COVID-19 cases thanks to the newest highly transmissible subvariant, Eris.
Is COVID coming back? Everything to know about recent surge
There are two new variants that have emerged this summer that are being monitored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
Stroudsburg man accused of stealing $2.2 million in COVID-19 loan fraud, feds say
He allegedly spent the money on boats and cars, real estate and shopping.
N.J.’s public face of the COVID fight is retiring
Gov. Phil Murphy has repeatedly called Judith Persichilli "the woman who needs no introduction."
Mexican government doesn’t support long COVID health care or protocols
Health systems there belittle long-haulers suffering neurological and neuropsychiatric aftereffects.
What is ‘Disease X,’ the disease COVID researchers say could be the next pandemic?
Researchers at the World Health Organization say that "Disease X" — a placeholder for an unknown pathogen that causes human infections — might cause the next pandemic
New Jersey ends daily COVID case count reporting
The state Department of Health will now report cases weekly.
FDA recalls over 50K COVID-19 home tests due to contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling a certain brand of COVID-19 home tests sold at several retailers due to safety concerns