As COVID-era funding nears end, Philadelphia School District puts out early call for more money from city, state

The school district is putting out an early warning about the need for more funding. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson fights for this legacy in COVID inquiry

Amid a public inquiry into his handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits his government didn't respond to the COVID pandemic as quickly as it should have, saying he himself wasn't properly informed. But many in the public aren't buying it, with protests …

COVID, Flu, & RSV on the rise and the holidays approach

COVID, Flu, & RSV are all on the rise but health officials say it’s still not as bad as this same time last year. KCBS Radio's Jennifer Hodges reports.

COVID is here to stay: Tips to prevent and treat

Medical experts say COVID-19 is "here to stay," but there are effective ways to treat the virus if you catch it. WBBM's Carolina Garibay reports.

New study shows Bay Area has some of lowest COVID death rates in the nation

A new analysis out of the LA Times says that when looking at other population dense, metropolitan areas, San Francisco and the Bay Area had some of the lowest death rates in the nation. For more on this KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Ron Lin, co-author of the analysis and reporter for the LA T…

COVID still a concern this Thanksgiving, local doctor says

Is it just allergies or something more serious? Experts are sharing tips for how to stay healthy this holiday season. WBBM's Carolina Garibay has more. 

Long lines at Philadelphia International Airport for Thanksgiving travel

It's going to be a busy day of travel at Philadelphia International Airport, where it is expected to see its largest number of travelers since before the pandemic. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi reports live. 

Medical Report: How effective are oral medications in treating COVID-19?

Since the first encounter with COVID-19, the virus has continued to mutate and our treatments had to adjust. So how effective are the oral medications used to treat COVID-19? KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more.

NEWSLINE: A driver who suffered near-fatal seizure at Jones Beach was saved by nurses at a local COVID testing site

Veteran roadie Brock Calhoun joined Budd Mishkin on Newsline with Brigitte Quinn to discuss the near-fatal seizure he experienced while driving a tour bus to Jones Beach. He was joined by Michelle Chester, senior director of occupational health services operations at Northwell Health, who was saved…

US cities are coming back from COVID pandemic, according to Center City District study

All this week, we're taking a look at how downtowns are recovering from the pandemic. Philadelphia ranks seventh among 26 U.S. cities in recovering from the COVID-19 shutdown. The study, by Philadelphia’s Center City District, shows the key factors that are helping cities come back. KYW Newsradio C…