COVID-19 - The Temple News

Temple students, faculty receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

20 March 2021 Fallon Roth

The College of Public Health administered 1,038 second doses of the Moderna vaccine to Temple students and faculty.

Philadelphia extends vaccine eligibility to clergy, people with intellectual disabilities

19 March 2021 Fallon Roth

The expansion comes as the city’s vaccine allocation from the federal government has stabilized.

Philadelphia to allow walk-up vaccinations, ease outdoor event restrictions

16 March 2021 Fallon Roth and Colin Evans

Walk-up vaccines will be available to residents in ZIP codes that have had a lower share of residents vaccinated so far. The city will begin accepting permit applications for outdoor events today.

Temple to continue operating isolation housing in Fall 2021

16 March 2021 Amelia Winger

Thirty-three students are residing in isolation housing at Johnson and Hardwick halls as of March 15.

Pennsylvania loosens COVID-19 dining, event guidelines

15 March 2021 Emma Padner

It is unclear if Philadelphia will change its restrictions as well.

Temple University COVID-19 briefing: March 12

12 March 2021 Jack Danz

Temple reported 132 active cases of COVID-19 among students and employees today.

Philadelphia expands vaccine eligibility to residents 65 and older

10 March 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Residents 65 and older now eligible are part of the city’s 1B category, which also includes teachers, first responders and transit workers.

Temple University COVID-19 briefing: March 5

05 March 2021 Jack Danz

Temple reported 85 active cases of COVID-19 among students and employees today.

Temple students in phases 1A, 1B receive COVID-19 vaccines

02 March 2021 Madison Karas and Lawrence Ukenye

Students in health care settings and those with high-risk medical conditions received vaccines.

Philadelphia increases Temple’s COVID-19 vaccine supply

02 March 2021 Fallon Roth

As of March 1, Temple Health has vaccinated roughly 65 percent of its workers for COVID-19.