Philadelphia Health Department

Health officials in the city of Philadelphia have announced that the measles outbreak is over after seeing 42 days with no new cases. 

After 42 days of no new cases, Philadelphia health officials said the recent measles outbreak is officially over.

Norovirus, also known as the stomach bug is circulating the Northeast region of the United States and Philadelphia health officials are asking residents to take precautions to stop the spread.

‘The City of Philadelphia owes Dr. Bettigole a debt of gratitude for her work in directing the Health Department through deeply troubling times, including the COVID-19 pandemic,’ Managing Director Adam Thiel said.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of Hepatitis A virus in a person who works at a ShopRite in Northeast Philadelphia.

A new report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health reveals that the life expectancy for a black man living in Philadelphia is 65.

With the cold weather comes a season of sickness. With so many viruses spreading, such as the flu, COVID-19 and RSV, healthcare professionals are strongly suggesting getting vaccinated. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has a message from the Philadelphia Health Department.