Stories tagged: "Vaccine 2021"

Coronavirus A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic at the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pa., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Rise Among Vaccinated in PA

Over the last month, vaccinated people represented 26% of more than 135,000 new infections and nearly 5,000 hospital admissions across the state.

Associated Press Associated Press October 8, 2021 3:52 pm EDT
Coronavirus Karen McKnight stands in her backyard on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Sammamish, Wash., holding two books written by her brother Ross Bagne of Cheyenne, Wyo. Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated like Bagne, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Coronavirus Nearly All COVID Deaths in US Are Now Among Unvaccinated

Only about 150 of the more than 18,000 COVID-19 deaths in May were in fully vaccinated people. Deaths could again increase in the fall in communities that aren't vaccinated.

Associated Press Associated Press June 25, 2021 10:28 am EDT
Coronavirus Some of the founders of VaccinatePA talk on a Zoom call. Clockwise, from top left: Zhengming Wang, Richard Goulazian, Andrea Michael, and Courtney Sheridan. (Courtesy of VaccinatePA)
Coronavirus VaccinatePA Is Empowering Pennsylvanians to Get Vaccinated

VaccinatePA has attracted more than 350,000 visitors to its site, and its goal is simple—to help Pennsylvanians get vaccine appointments.

Ume Sarfaraz Ume Sarfaraz April 14, 2021 4:37 pm EDT
Coronavirus Acting state Secretary of Health Alison Beam speaks during a news conference on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She said that the pause in administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is "out of an abundance of caution." (Screenshot)
Coronavirus Pennsylvania Joins National Pause on J&J Vaccine

Health officials said the pause is being made “out of an abundance of caution.”

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla April 13, 2021 4:25 pm EDT
Coronavirus (Shutterstock/TongRoRo)
Coronavirus Got the COVID Vaccine? Here are Some Freebies You Can Snag in Pennsylvania

From free rides to your vaccine appointment to free beer, the list of businesses in Pennsylvania offering incentives to employees and customers to get vaccinated is growing.

The Keystone Staff The Keystone Staff April 7, 2021 4:16 pm EDT

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Coronavirus Downtown Coudersport in Potter County. The county is one of those that are struggling with their vaccination numbers. (Shutterstock Photo/Nolichuckyjake)
Coronavirus These Seven Counties are Lagging Behind the Rest of Pennsylvania When It Comes to COVID Vaccinations

As Pennsylvania continues to improve its coronavirus vaccination efforts, several counties continue to lag behind.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla March 31, 2021 11:33 am EDT
Coronavirus Krispy Kreme doughnuts are a sweet reward for people who get vaccinated.
Coronavirus A Sweet Deal: Krispy Kreme Offers Free Doughnuts for Vaccinated People

Krispy Kreme is offering a sweet deal for people who get vaccinated against COVID-19: A free original glazed doughnut for anyone who shows their vaccination card.

The Keystone Staff The Keystone Staff March 22, 2021 1:18 pm EDT