Philadelphia Coronavirus News
Philadelphia magazine is tracking the latest Philadelphia coronavirus news, including breaking information about COVID-19 in the region and helpful guides and tools to navigate the crisis. You can find the latest CDC recommendations on coronavirus here. For more information on debunked myths surrounding the disease, look here. To learn more about the Philly biotech company that’s working on a vaccine for COVID-19, read more here. To read our latest coverage on coronavirus in Philadelphia, check the links below.
Want to Get Into Hop Sing When It Reopens? Get Ready to Show Proof of Vaccination
Last week, we ran a story about the potential for businesses and events to require proof of COVID vaccination for entry, and we spoke to […]
Philly Bar Owner Says He’ll Require Vaccine Passports From All Customers
It happened over the weekend. I got a text from the owner of a bar in Philadelphia that’s been closed since March of 2020. He […]
Got Your COVID-19 Vaccine? These Are the Freebies and Perks Around Philly You Should Know About
Beer, donuts, gift cards and more! Businesses and health experts around Philadelphia have been ramping up efforts to incentivize residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine […]
Philly Announces COVID Restrictions to End on June 11th
Fourteen months after the City of Philadelphia first shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the health department has announced that all COVID restrictions […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids, According to an Epidemiologist
As early as this week, the FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency-use authorization in adolescents ages 12 to 15, and on […]
The Bizarre, Infuriating Story of Philly Fighting COVID’s Meteoric Rise and Swift Fall
It was nearing 7 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and Philly Fighting COVID had a problem. The group, an ambitious and energetic start-up run […]
New Study Examines How Halting Evictions Helped Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Philly
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on unemployment across the United States. According to a report by the […]
What Is Pandemic Life Doing to Our Kids? Maybe Not What We Think
The moms are very worried. Since March of 2020 — when schools started closing and COVID got real — you can find them (okay, us) […]
In Their Own Words: 7 Philly Kids Write About Their Pandemic Experiences
Last year, Mighty Writers, a Philly-based nonprofit devoted to boosting students’ literacy and writing skills, asked its writers to reflect on the pandemic. The results […]
Vaccinations Are Increasing, But Philly’s COVID-19 Cases Have Stopped Declining. What Gives?
As the pandemic has ebbed and flowed, we’ve checked in on occasion with the researchers from the CHOP Policy Lab, who have been tracking the […]
Rutgers Scientists Have Developed a Rapid Test That Detects COVID-19 Variants
Since late last year, new variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been identified circulating across the globe. While variants are expected when it comes to coronaviruses, these […]
City Map Shows Inequalities In COVID Vaccinations in Philadelphia
A newly updated map published by Philadelphia’s Department of Health shows inequalities in who is receiving the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia. The color code on […]
This Pharmacist Is Using His Event-Planning Background to Vaccinate Thousands. In a Cape.
Born and raised in Lansdale, Skippack pharmacist Mayank Amin, whose patients refer to him simply as “Dr. Mak,” has lately been the subject of national […]
Inspector General: City Failed to Properly Vet Philly Fighting COVID
In the aftermath of the Philly Fighting COVID vaccine-clinic scandal, there was one main question on everyone’s mind: How the hell did this happen? Health […]
Mann Center Reopening for Weddings, Family Reunions, or Any Other Outdoor Events You Can Dream Up
Since 2019, the Mann Center has been a popular wedding venue for music-loving couples wanting to say “I do.” It was also a longtime staple […]