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182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

Vaccine

182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

The milestone comes the same day the CDC endorsed a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine for seniors and people at high risk.

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Luzerne County

COVID spike means Delta variant has arrived in PA, says local doctor

A doctor at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton says the Keystone State is seeing the same strain that hit southern states over the summer.
Nation World

Stop selling alcohol to go at airports, congressman says about unruly passenger cases

The FAA says the number of cases of unruly passengers has dropped significantly since the start of 2021, but is still much higher than a year ago.
Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.

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Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’
More rainfall in soaked Schuylkill County
Scarecrow contest kicks off Hawley fall festivities
Devastating injury won't stop college senior
More people doing handy work themselves
Dealing with shortages and price hikes
Human remains identified in Wayne County
Drinking up during the pandemic

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Columbia County

Setting up for the Bloomsburg Fair

The anticipation has been building as the fair was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
Lackawanna County

Scranton Fringe Festival goes 'Under Glass'

All this weekend, the arts are coming alive in the Electric City behind storefront windows.

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Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.