Philadelphia Department of Public Health

This Saturday, June 5, we're co-sponsoring a health resource fair in North Philly. You can get your COVID-19 vaccine and learn about other harm reduction resources in the community. No appointment, I.D., or insurance necessary.

The Philadelphia Phillies will be offering a free one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to all attendees during next week's Atlanta Braves series, June 8-10. Ticketed fans who receive the vaccine at the ballpark will receive two free tickets to a select Phillies game, as well as a concession credit and giveaway. https://www.mlb.com/phillies/community/vaccination

ICYMI: All Safer at Home restrictions, with the exception of the indoor mask mandate and the 11 p.m. last call, ended yesterday, June 2. Thank you, Philadelphia! https://www.phila.gov/2021-05-11-fully-reopening-philadelp/

The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B. Sign up now for vaccine in Phase 1B: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScNQna51f7mv2Lom4/viewform... Learn more about Phase 1B: https://www.phila.gov/2021-01-12-city-announces-schedule-o/

Exciting news from Mayor Jim Kenney on the vaccine front. https://twitter.com/PhillyMayor/status/1347577444589576193

The COVID-19 vaccine is limited, so it has to be distributed in phases. Check out our blog so you know when you'll be eligible to get vaccinated. https://www.phila.gov/2021-01-12-city-announces-schedule-o/

The Philadelphia Fire Department has begun COVID-19 vaccinations for its front-line responders. https://www.phila.gov/2021-01-06-fire-department-begins-co/

"I cry in the carIt’s very difficult": This California ICU nurse manager breaks down as she explains how challenging it is to work through the coronavirus pandemic.

Today! The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will offer no-cost flu shots AND coronavirus testing on Thursday, January 7: 3 pm - 7 pm Mastery Charter School... Hardy Williams Campus 5400 Warrington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143 Get tested if you have symptoms or you've been exposed!

A word of warning from Health Commissioner Tom Farley: Today’s COVID-19 numbers are a clear warning that the epidemic is growing rapidly in the region. Everyone in Philadelphia should be even more cautious, avoiding contact with others unnecessarily and wearing a mask whenever you must be around anyone other than your household members. COVID-19 numbers for today:... * Cases * 397 new -> 41,564 total * 14 new by rapid antigen test * Deaths * 1 new -> 1,853 total * 906 (49%) in nursing homes #MaskUpPHL

Treat your pets the same way you would treat other family members to prevent the spread of COVID-19: keep your pets away from sick people and people outside your household. Read more about pets and COVID-19: http://ow.ly/qNZr50BZWxX

After eight months of COVID-19.... Hang in there, Philly. (Cartoon by Michael Shaw, The New Yorker)

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Witnessing domestic violence affects children emotionally and mentally. Call the Philadelphia Domestic Violence hotline today to learn about resources that can help you and your children today: 1-866-723-3014. #DVAM2020

Our COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine site is accepting donations of gently used items to help our guests recover. To donate, please email [email protected]. You can also make a donation through our Amazon.com wish list: http://bit.ly/iqdonationsphl

Free Flu Shot! Today, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will offer a free flu shot in addition to a no-cost, barrier-free test for COVID-19: Thursday, October 22 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.... New Covenant Church of Philadelphia 7500 Germantown Avenue https://blackdoctorsconsortium.com/

HUGE news, but does the agreement go far enough?

Violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people has been on the rise for years. Here in Philly, three Black trans women have been attacked in the last six months two of them were murdered.

Health Commissioner Tom Farley with a reminder that any indoor gathering where people are not wearing masks is a high-risk setting. "We have had some individual circumstances where the spread has appeared to have occurred between co-workers who got together over lunch and were not wearing masks." Watch Dr. Farley's full press conference: https://youtu.be/pF__TGVGiSY

"One of the great triumphs of medical science in dealing with infectious diseases has been vaccinations."

Note to science-deniers everywhere: sadly, this is not the first time something like this has happened.