Covid
Professors say some pandemic-induced changes to teaching styles are here to stay
From small group discussions to pre-recorded lectures, many professors plan to incorporate new teaching strategies into in-person curriculum.
As variants and vaccinations increase, undergraduate COVID-19 case count decreases slightly
A total of 28 undergraduate students tested positive for COVID-19 between March 28 and April 3, down from the 32 undergraduate student cases between March 21 and March 27.
Penn professor submits rapid, at-home COVID-19 test for FDA approval
If approved, the portable breath tests could be used to monitor COVID-19 positivity among people across the world.
Brown will resume in-person learning for the fall 2021 semester
Brown’s plan is contingent upon the expectation that the majority of the Brown community will be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the summer.
Philadelphia's COVID-19 cases double in March, with higher rates among young people
City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley announced that Philadelphia had an average of 507 new cases per day and an 8.7% positivity rate for COVID-19 tests.
All adults in Philadelphia will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 19
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley cautions, however, that "not everyone who is eligible will be able to get vaccinated right away due to limited supply."
Penn professor whose mRNA research paved way for COVID-19 vaccine is leading new treatments
Researchers in Drew Weissman's lab are currently working on three primary projects: developing new vaccines, replacing and editing proteins, and using mRNA to target specific genes.
Katarina Ulich | In memory of my grandmother
Wharton senior Katarina Ulich pays tribute to her grandmother, Audrey, who passed away due to COVID-19.
Philadelphia partially moves into Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Sanitation workers, utility workers, postal delivery workers, and maintenance and janitorial staff are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Yale announces return to in-person learning for fall semester
The wide availability of vaccines has allowed the school to plan for an in-person semester, although the plan has not been finalized yet.
Cornell will require students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this fall
Cornell will allow students exemptions for medical and religious reasons, but expects the majority of students on campus to be innoculated.
Penn study finds remote work leads to increased responsibilities for mothers
Researchers found that gender disparities were most pronounced when the mother was the only parent working from home and when neither parent was able to work remotely.
All Pennsylvania adults will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 19
The new timeline does not apply to Philadelphia, which is on track to open up eligibility to all adults by May 1.
Phila. approves Penn as COVID-19 vaccination site with first shots likely in mid-April
The University will begin vaccinating community members who qualify under Phases 1A and 1B as soon as its first allotment of doses arrives from the city.
As COVID-19 variants run rampant in Philadelphia, Penn urges students to be more vigilant
The University has seen a few cases this week among students who have already been fully vaccinated.
Duke University to provide COVID-19 vaccines for all students in the Durham area
The state will provide single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Duke Health.
Study of U.S. college students will track whether vaccinated people can spread COVID-19
The study will include more than 12,000 college students immunized with the Moderna vaccine at more than 20 universities across the United States.
Latinx health care workers seek city funding to increase community vaccination rates
The Latinx community comprises 15% of Philadelphia, but as of March 22, only about 12% of those vaccinated are Latinx.
Phila. launches $1.5 million initiative to restore local businesses impacted by COVID-19
The initiative aims to help employers safely return employees to work, promote the city through local events, coordinate with local transit lines, and provide locals with information about vaccines.
