COVID-19 - The Temple News

Pennsylvania, Philly expand vaccine eligibility to seniors, high-risk people

19 January 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

The commonwealth is expanding Phase 1A of vaccination to include those 65 or older and those 16 or older with underlying conditions.

Temple vaccinates health care workers, students

19 January 2021 Fallon Roth

The university’s health system began its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers.

Temple tests students for COVID-19 as part of new $10 million plan

19 January 2021 Scott Sauer

The university will spend almost $10 million on the self-administered COVID-19 testing program.

Temple outlines details on mandatory student COVID-19 testing

15 January 2021 Jack Danz

Students attending in-person classes will be required to be tested at least once a week. Students must schedule their own tests.

Philadelphia extends indoor activities ban until Jan. 15

22 December 2020 Jack Danz

Indoor dining and in-person instruction at colleges continue to be prohibited.

Temple releases COVID-19 testing plan for spring

21 December 2020 Amelia Winger

Students will be divided into one of five COVID-19 testing groups based on where they live and how frequently they use university in person resources.

Temple Health to begin COVID-19 vaccine distribution Wednesday

14 December 2020 Colin Evans

Those working in close proximity to COVID-19 patients or in departments with high positivity rates will be given first priority.

Pennsylvania tightens COVID-19 restrictions amid rising cases

10 December 2020 Valerie Dowret

The new mitigation order prohibits indoor dining and requires businesses to operate at 50 percent of their maximum capacity.

Temple University COVID-19 briefing: Nov. 30

30 November 2020 Jack Danz

Temple reported 74 active COVID-19 cases among students and employees today.

Temple University COVID-19 briefing: Nov. 23

23 November 2020 Jack Danz

Temple reported 123 active cases of COVID-19 among students and employees today.