Booster Shots

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back with another coronavirus update discussing the still ever-present dangers of the Omicron B.A.2 subvariant and other COVID mutations, recent CDC vaccine approvals for children, monkeypox, and more.

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is backfor another coronavirus update as he reviews the dangers of COVID-19, discusses the uptick in cases caused by the B.A.2 variant of Omicron, the differences in symptoms and effects of Delta versus B.A. 2, the masking controversy, and how taking personal responsibility of risk is the best strategy.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is now offering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for children aged 5-11. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back with another coronavirus update discussing case rates at the height of the Omicron variant surge, vaccine false narratives, medical professional fatigue, monoclonal antibody and COVID-19 oral treatments, plus a teenage behavioral mental health unit at Easton Hospital, St. Luke's historic nursing school and more.

Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced that COVID-19 booster shots for vaccinated, immunocompromised people are now available. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown has established new vaccine requirements for visitors in order to keep the community safe from COVID-19. WDIY’s James Johnson has more.

Lehigh Valley Health Network has issued new guidance on expanded access to COVID-19 boosters and third shots after several new Emergency Use Authorizations were issued by the FDA and supported by the CDC. WDIY's Sarit Laschinsky has more.

As the Omicron variant continues to spread, Lehigh University will begin its spring semester with largely remote instruction, the school announced Thursday. WDIY’s Mike Flynn has more.

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 case surge, including infections from the Omicron variant, Lehigh Valley Health Network has tightened its visitation policy, and is requesting that all visitors be vaccinated. WDIY's Sarit Laschinsky has more.

Due to the threat of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant and evidence of the waning effectiveness of COVID vaccines over time, several Lehigh Valley colleges and universities will require students and staff to get a booster shot for the upcoming spring semester. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.