Vaccine makers already testing their shots against omicron variant
Nov 29, 2021
So far, existing vaccines have proven effective against prior coronavirus variants, including the delta variant.
CDC calls emergency meeting on heart inflammation link to COVID-19 vaccines
Jun 11, 2021
The agency has identified 226 reports so far that may meet its ‘working case definition’ of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Omicron variant spurs New York officials to recommend masking indoors
Nov 30, 2021
So far, there are no confirmed cases of the omicron variant in New York City, according to the health commissioner.
Biden administration to offer second COVID-19 boosters to those 50+
Mar 28, 2022
Although a second booster for older adults will be offered, federal health officials will not go so far as to recommend it.
WHO monitoring highly mutated new strain of COVID-19, now spotted in Michigan
Aug 18, 2023
Four known cases of the variant, dubbed BA.2.86, have so far been identified worldwide, including the case in Michigan.
First lady Jill Biden has COVID-19
Aug 16, 2022
The first lady has received two vaccines plus two boosters, and so far, her symptoms are mild.
CDC shortens recommended COVID isolation period
Mar 01, 2024
New guidance issued Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days.
Health officials recommend spring COVID-19 booster for older adults
Feb 29, 2024
A second booster is appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since a person’s last COVID-19 shot.
COVID-19 cases reach 500 million worldwide
Apr 13, 2022
The good news is that the number of new cases reported worldwide each day is about 32% lower than two weeks ago.
New symptoms, disability linger one month after COVID-19 discharge
Sep 09, 2021
“This isn’t patients saying, ‘I can’t run quite as far as I used to.’ This is them saying ‘I can’t walk, I can’t cook, I can’t shower.’ The effects...
