FDA: You Can Now Test for COVID, Flu, and RSV at Home
Learn about a new combination test from Labcorp that allows you to test for COVID, flu, and RSV at home. Key TakeawaysA new test you take at home and...
Read moreCategory: Coronavirus News
CDC Recommends COVID Boosters for 5- to 11-Year-Olds
Kids ages 5 to 11 can now get a booster shot of the COVID vaccine. Learn how the organization made this decision, and what it means for families. Key...
Read more
When Should You Get Tested After a COVID-19 Exposure?
Waiting five days after exposure to get tested for COVID-19 minimizes the risk of getting a false negative result. Key TakeawaysIf you’re not...
Read more
What Are the Side Effects of Paxlovid?
Some individuals who qualify for a Paxlovid prescription might not be recommended to take it due to certain drug interactions. Key TakeawaysPaxlovid...
Read more
How to Enjoy These 10 Summer Festivities While Keeping Your COVID-19 Risk Low
Outdoor recreation is often safer than indoor activities, but it would still depend on many crucial factors. Key TakeawaysEstablishing a rigid risk...
Read more
Can You Work Out If You Have COVID? Here’s What Experts Recommend
If you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, experts say you can still work out as long as you know the signs that you should take it easy....
Read more
Why You Might Feel Numb to Pandemic News
As society reopens, people might process grief and trauma from the pandemic very differently. Key TakeawaysAs society reopens, people might process...
Read more
How Much Does Ventilation Help Reduce COVID Transmission?
Learn how improved ventilation can help reduce transmission COVID transmission and what you can do to boost air circulation and filtration Key...
Read more
With J&J Vaccine Restrictions, Experts Say We Need More Options Beyond mRNA
The FDA restricted the use of J&J COVID-19 vaccines for certain people, but health experts say it's essential to have more than just mRNA...
Read more
COVID Symptoms Unlikely to Relapse After Taking Paxlovid
Some patients are reporting a relapse of COVID-19 symptoms after completing Paxlovid treatment. Here's what you need to know. Key TakeawaysThere...
Read more
How to Safely Travel This Summer If You're Immunocompromised
Travel is picking up this summer, but COVID is still circulating. Experts shared the factors you should consider for a safer trip. Key TakeawaysTo...
Read more
When Should You Get Your Second Booster Shot?
Experts say it's best to get your second booster shot right away, especially for high-risk individuals. Key TakeawaysIt’s best to get your...
Read more
COVID Antivirals Fight Omicron Better Than Monoclonal Antibodies
Research has shown that two oral antivirals are the best choice to prevent hospitalization and deaths from the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Key...
Read more
FDA Approves First COVID Treatment for Young Kids
The FDA has approved the antiviral remdesivir for the treatment of children younger than 12 who have COVID-19 and are at a high risk of severe...
Read more
Nearly 75% Of Kids May Have Had COVID—but That Doesn’t Mean They’re Immune
The CDC estimates that three in four kids and more than half of all Americans have been infected with COVID-19. Key TakeawaysThe CDC estimates that...
Read more
WHO Strongly Recommends Paxlovid for Patients at Risk of Severe COVID
Pfizer's antiviral medication is recommended for patients with mild COVID but are susceptible to disease progression and hospitalization. Key...
Read more
How Well Does One-Way Masking Protect You From COVID?
One-way masking still provides protection against COVID-19. To maximize its effectiveness, experts say your mask should be high-quality and...
Read more
Why Howard University Prioritizes Consistency Amid Pandemic Uncertainties
The school has kept up with mask mandates, frequent testing, and other measures to protect its community. Key TakeawaysDespite changing guidance from...
Read more
Should You Wear a Mask at Outdoor Events?
If you're vaccinated and don't have underlying health conditions, experts say it's pretty safe to forego masks outdoors. Key...
Read more
Biden Administration to Expand COVID-19 Antiviral Access in Pharmacies
COVID-19 antivirals are now more accessible via the "Test-to-Treat" program. Key TakeawaysOral antiviral treatments are highly effective at...
Read more
Can Asymptomatic People Spread Omicron?
The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is highly contagious and has high rates of asymptomatic transmission. Key TakeawaysThe BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is...
Read more
Months After Infection, Some Patients Continue Shedding COVID-19 in Their Feces
While it's unlikely for people to be infected through feces, the study offers insights on how the virus may manifest in the gut and potentially...
Read more
What Is Omicron’s Incubation Period?
Incubation periods are usually an average, and infected individuals may develop symptoms anytime within two to 14 days after exposure. Key...
Read more
Steven Thrasher: Mask Mandate Was the Last Line of Defense for 'The Viral Underclass'
Author Steven Thrasher discusses who is left behind when COVID-19 protective measures end. Major transportation services dropped mask requirements...
Read more
CDC Updates Criteria for International Travel COVID Risks
The CDC recently updated their Travel Health Notice system to reserve its highest COVID risk level for special circumstances. Key TakeawaysThe CDC...
Read more
Researchers Are Developing a New COVID Vaccine for Cancer Patients
Available COVID-19 vaccines are not as effective for immunocompromised people like cancer patients, but researchers are hoping to change that. Key...
Read more
What You Need to Know About New Omicron Subvariants
BA.2.12.1, a new version of the widely circulating BA.2 subvariant, now accounts for 20% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., the CDC estimates. Key...
Read more
Major Travel Authorities Drop Mask Mandate Following Court Ruling
A federal judge in Florida threw out CDC's mask mandates, and many transportation agencies dropped the requirement shortly after. Key TakeawaysA...
Read more