Of the 83 women in the study that had detectable amounts of antibodies, 87% of their newborns had also developed antibodies.

A “completely disproportionate” number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus has been linked to fraternities and sororities.

The University reported 111 positive cases among undergraduates during the week of Jan. 24 to Jan. 30.

Student groups hoping to meet in person — either indoors or outdoors — must submit a request explaining why the activity cannot be held virtually.

The event included keynote addresses from Moderna Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks and New York-Presbyterian Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Laura Forese.

All patrons must comply with Penn's COVID-19 testing protocols, show a confirmed reservation, and show a green PennOpen Pass in order to enter the library.

The University reported 104 positive cases during the week of Jan. 17 to Jan. 23.

Panelists discussed the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color, as well as racial inequity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

The decision comes after PFC, which has already vaccinated thousands of Philadelphia residents, suddenly switched to a for-profit model and unexpectedly stopped offering COVID-19 tests.

The Department of Education will work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure universities have the latest, evidence-based recommendations regarding reopening.

Since patient characteristics and the severity of illness have remained the same throughout the pandemic, the study suggests that hospital staff quickly improved their approach to patient care.

Researchers found that the number of fatal overdoses suffered by Black individuals increased by over 50% compared to the previous year while the rate for white individuals dropped by 31%.

The website displays contact information and descriptions for 97 campus organizations, ranging from Counseling and Psychological Services to Penn Women's Center. 

Students and RAGAs reported that some first years are gathering in large groups, violating the Quiet Period. Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé confirmed that Penn has intervened with some students who have violated these guidelines, but added that no COVID-19 clusters among students are currently known.

From Jan. 10-17, thousands of students returned to campus for the spring semester during a move-in period unlike any other. Here's what it looked like.

To limit the spread of the virus, the University is launching the Penn Cares COVID-19 response program, which requires undergraduates to get tested for COVID-19 twice per week at one of several locations on campus.

This is the second recorded case of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant in Pennsylvania.