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US Proposes Once-a-Year COVID Shots for Most Americans
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the mutating virus.
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WHO Warns About Surge of COVID in China Amid Lack of Info
The head of the World Health Organization says the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.
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What to Know About New COVID Variant XBB.1.5
The CDC said the new COVID-19 variant is responsible for 75% of new cases.
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Beijing Threatens Response to ‘Unacceptable' Virus Measures
Beijing blasted COVID-19 testing requirements imposed on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved, which include the U.S. and several European nations.
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Highly Immune Evasive Omicron XBB.1.5 Variant Is Quickly Becoming Dominant in U.S. as It Doubles Weekly
XBB.1.5 now represents about 41% of new cases nationwide in the U.S., according to CDC data.
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Flu and RSV on the Decline But COVID Hospitalizations Rise
COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising in the United States, even as hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus and the flu continue to fall.
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Harpers Ferry Park Requires Masks Due to High COVID-19 Level
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is again requiring visitors to wear masks if they are indoors.
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US to Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Travelers From China
The announcement from the CDC comes as China is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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China to Drop COVID-19 Quarantine for Incoming Passengers
The scrapping of the quarantine requirement is a major step toward fully reopening travel with the rest of the world.
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Could Mono Virus Or Fat Cells Be Playing Roles in Long COVID?
Millions of people worldwide have had long COVID, reporting various symptoms including fatigue, lung problems, and brain fog and other neurological symptoms.
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How One Chicago Organization Is Helping Migrants Being Bussed In From the Border
As another surge of migrants and asylum seekers cross the U.S. – Mexico border, cities along the border and sanctuary cities across the country are preparing for an influx of people. Chicago has been welcoming migrants from Texas since August. Since then, organizations like Erie Neighborhood House have been working to make sure the Second City feels like home.
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Pharmacies Limit Sales of Kids' Medicines Amid Flu, RSV, COVID Wave: What Parents Can Do
Doctors and other experts say parents have alternatives if they encounter empty store shelves.
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Tips for People Navigating Long COVID Symptoms
Although over $1 billion is being spent on research, some patients say it’s still hard to convince their doctors that their symptoms are real. News4’s Eun Yang reports.
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What Are ‘Never-Coviders'?
Not to be confused with people who have not yet caught COVID-19, researchers believe the section of the population that are naturally immune to the virus (never-coviders) won’t ever get sick.
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What Are ‘Never-Coviders' and How Can They Help Us End the Pandemic?
Not to be confused with people who have not yet caught COVID-19, researchers believe the section of the population that are naturally immune to the virus (never-coviders) won’t ever get sick.
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Want to Email Your Doctor? They May Start Charging You for That
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first
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Want to Email Your Doctor? They May Start Charging You for That
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first
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US Reaches 100 Million COVID Cases as Concern Mounts Over Respiratory ‘Tripledemic'
As the U.S. approaches the three-year mark of the arrival of the coronavirus, the country reached a new unpleasant milestone: 100 million COVID cases.
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Here's How to Get Your Free Covid Test Kits This Winter
The Biden administration announced its strategy to contain COVID-19 cases through the holidays, including making free testing kits available to all U.S. households.
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How Long Is THAT Contagious? Your Guide to Flu, Strep, COVID and Common Infections
Respiratory viruses, including COVID, flu and RSV, are spreading across the U.S. — and so are other infections. So how long are you contagious with some of the more common ones? Find out here.