The holiday weekend may be over, but the demand for COVID-19 testing is in full swing. People waited in long lines in North Philly today to get a test as COVID cases continue to rise. NatashaCBS3 reports
Dr. Ala Stanford and the Black Doctor’s Consortium hosted a clinic from 9 a.m. until noon, as the demand for testing is growing.
Cases in Pennsylvania and throughout the tri-state area are rising exponentially, fueled by the highly contagious omicron variant. Health officials are expecting even more of a surge after the holidays. President Biden spoke with a group of governor’s Monday as part of the White House COVID-19 response team’s regular call with the National Governors Association.Former SEPTA Transit Police Officer, Floyd Whitaker, Charged For Alleged Excessive Use Of Force After He Repeatedly Tased Man In April
“My message to the governors is simple: If you need something, say something. We’re going to have your back any way we can. Last week, we took steps to bolster support for you with, number one: more capacity to get shots in arms with more places, more vaccinators, more times for folks to get vaccinated,” Biden said.
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