Covid
FEMA site will administer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine starting in April
For the next three weeks, the site will administer second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for eligible individuals with an appointment, but will stop administering first doses.
Harvard students will live on campus and have in-person learning for fall 2021
The decision comes after several universities—including Penn—have announced plans for a return to in-person operations for the fall.
Penn expands pool of students eligible to attend in-person commencement
Undergraduate students who completed their graduation requirements in August or December 2020 will now be able to participate in the May 17 in-person ceremony.
Penn’s Alpha Phi placed on probation after repeatedly violating COVID-19 guidelines
The Alpha Phi International Fraternity banned the chapter from holding in-person and virtual events until May 11, at which date the chapter's status will be reviewed again based on the University investigation.
Ineligible Penn and Drexel students have received the COVID-19 vaccine, city officials say
Philadelphia's decision to allow walk-ins at its federally run vaccination site has shown signs of early success in improving the racial equity of vaccine distribution. It has also, however, led to a large number of local, ineligible college students attempting to get vaccinated.
FactCheck.org awarded funding from Google to combat COVID-19 misinformation
The Google News Initiative awarded funding to FactCheck.org and Univision Noticias to combat COVID-19 immunization misinformation in United States Hispanic households.
New data reveal racial and geographic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination in Philadelphia
Three in 10 residents of wealthier areas downtown have already received their first dose of the vaccine while in a nearby majority-Black area, the rate is only three in 50 residents.
Penn Abroad offers virtual internships, giving students cross-cultural training at home
As COVID-19 continues to restrict study abroad and internship options, students can participate in Penn Aboard's new Virtual Internships Abroad program, which provides them with work experiences at companies around the world.
A year into the pandemic, 52 Penn community members tell their stories
To commemorate the 52 weeks since the University was evacuated, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to 52 members of the Penn community, who shared how the pandemic has impacted their lives.
A year into the pandemic, students reflect on losing family members to COVID-19
The students described how their outlooks on life and the pandemic were upended in just a year, and expressed hope that their stories would compel their peers to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
Penn’s and Philadelphia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout early plans, explained
What does Philadelphia's vaccine rollout mean for members of the Penn community, and what should they do after receiving the vaccine? The Daily Pennsylvanian has answers to all of those questions and more.
Penn students, experts report negative impact of year-long pandemic on mental health
While CAPS has not experienced any notable change in the number of students seeking services, according to CAPS Senior Clinical Director Michal Saraf, other organizations have seen an uptick in individuals seeking help since the onset of the pandemic.
Penn virologists outline how COVID-19 can help the world prepare for future pandemics
The panelists blasted the Trump administration for mishandling the early stages of the pandemic and emphasized the importance of access to reliable health information.
Here’s how Penn’s decisions have impacted West Philadelphia throughout the pandemic
Penn's actions regarding the pandemic have affected the West Philadelphia community in a variety of ways, ranging from its employment of local residents to its economic effects on local businesses.
In Photos: The pandemic’s mark on Penn’s campus, one year later
Last April, Daily Pennsylvanian photographers documented what campus looked like one month into the pandemic. We revisited some of the locations this month, one year into the pandemic, to see what's changed.
Penn admin denounce anti-Asian violence following deadly Atlanta spa shootings
Yesterday's incident follows an increase in incidents of discrimination and violence directed against Asian and Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn's undergraduate positivity rate decreases for fifth straight week to 0.19%
After experiencing an alarming uptick in cases in early February, Penn's undergraduate positivity rate and case count has decreased every week since.
Students say they enjoyed ‘Spring Stay’ events but criticize their limited capacity
Spring Stay included a number of free University-sponsored events such as an all-campus treasure hunt, photoshoots at the LOVE statue, and class ice skating nights.
Penn Wharton Budget Model finds decrease in learning and future income from virtual school
By March 2021, Black students in grades K-5 have incurred an 11.9% loss in lifetime income from school closures, and white students have lost 10.4%.