Covid
Penn warns Greek life to stop in-person events after finding strong link to COVID-19 cases
A “completely disproportionate” number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus has been linked to fraternities and sororities.
Penn's undergraduate COVID-19 cases double in last week of January
The University reported 111 positive cases among undergraduates during the week of Jan. 24 to Jan. 30.
Penn to allow limited in-person gatherings, reopen Pottruck following end of Quiet Period
Student groups hoping to meet in person — either indoors or outdoors — must submit a request explaining why the activity cannot be held virtually.
Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Conference addresses impact of COVID-19 on health care
The event included keynote addresses from Moderna Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks and New York-Presbyterian Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Laura Forese.
Van Pelt Library will reopen to students on Tuesday with limited seating
All patrons must comply with Penn's COVID-19 testing protocols, show a confirmed reservation, and show a green PennOpen Pass in order to enter the library.
As positivity rate drops, Penn doubles number of administered COVID-19 tests
The University reported 104 positive cases during the week of Jan. 17 to Jan. 23.
Zeke Emanuel details how COVID-19 has exacerbated inequities in healthcare at Penn event
Panelists discussed the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color, as well as racial inequity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Phila. will stop supplying Philly Fighting COVID with vaccines after switch to for-profit
The decision comes after PFC, which has already vaccinated thousands of Philadelphia residents, suddenly switched to a for-profit model and unexpectedly stopped offering COVID-19 tests.
Biden orders creation of more detailed guidance for safe college reopenings
The Department of Education will work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure universities have the latest, evidence-based recommendations regarding reopening.
Penn study finds COVID-19 patient mortality rates decreased throughout pandemic
Since patient characteristics and the severity of illness have remained the same throughout the pandemic, the study suggests that hospital staff quickly improved their approach to patient care.
Opiate overdoses increase in Black Philadelphians, drop in white residents during COVID-19
Researchers found that the number of fatal overdoses suffered by Black individuals increased by over 50% compared to the previous year while the rate for white individuals dropped by 31%.
Penn Labs creates Hub@Penn to provide easy access to University resources
The website displays contact information and descriptions for 97 campus organizations, ranging from Counseling and Psychological Services to Penn Women's Center.
A not-so-quiet Quiet Period: First years seen partying, breaking Penn’s COVID-19 guidelines
Students and RAGAs reported that some first years are gathering in large groups, violating the Quiet Period. Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé confirmed that Penn has intervened with some students who have violated these guidelines, but added that no COVID-19 clusters among students are currently known.
In Photos: Amid rising case counts, thousands of Penn students return to campus
From Jan. 10-17, thousands of students returned to campus for the spring semester during a move-in period unlike any other. Here's what it looked like.
Penn’s COVID-19 spring testing operation, explained
To limit the spread of the virus, the University is launching the Penn Cares COVID-19 response program, which requires undergraduates to get tested for COVID-19 twice per week at one of several locations on campus.
Penn Medicine detects first case of U.K. COVID-19 variant in Philadelphia area
This is the second recorded case of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant in Pennsylvania.
From Pottruck to Tiktok: Penn graduates introduce virtual workout classes amid pandemic
The group of triplets credits Penn for providing them with opportunities to host bootcamps and build a network of students and alumni, thereby contributing to their success.
Penn Med staff among first frontline healthcare workers in U.S. to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Penn Medicine's frontline health workers and researchers have begun receiving COVID-19 vaccinations — including the Penn scientists whose findings on mRNA technology laid the groundwork for the vaccines to be developed.
In Photos: Mummers strut into 2021 with celebratory South Phila. march, defying city orders
Although Philadelphia's 2021 Mummers Parade was canceled, some Mummers and residents still marched down 2nd Street on New Year's Day to protest Mayor Jim Kenney and celebrate the beginning of 2021.