COVID-19

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.

Bethlehem-based diagnostic test manufacturer OraSure Technologies recently announced that its rapid at-home COVID-19 test has been selected to be distributed to schools nationwide. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

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

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk has laid out the details for requesting appropriations of the city’s allotted American Rescue Plan Act funding. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has the details.

St. Luke’s University Health Network says ongoing COVID-related supply chain disruptions in China are currently limiting its ability to perform CAT or CT scans. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back for another coronavirus update, where he discusses the uptick in cases because of the BA.2 Omicron subvariant, masking controversies, St. Luke's joining a nationwide children's hospital network and more.

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back with the 25th coronavirus update discussing COVID-19 case rates falling rapidly around the nation and the Lehigh Valley, how to react to changing restrictions and guidance, plus St. Luke's being named one of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the fourth year in a row.

Siddhant Khandewal reflects on the COVID pandemic's impact on students through conversations with with Parkland High School senior Alex Forgosh and PHS Principal James Moniz.

Siddhant Khandewal reflects on the COVID pandemic's impact on students through conversations with with Parkland High School senior Alex Forgosh and PHS Principal James Moniz.