Covid drives hospitalizations across the country as winter virus season ramps up
A jumble of variants are circulating in the U.S., though experts say none stand out as being of concern as holiday travel begins.
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When should you come out of Covid isolation? Experts weigh in
The CDC says we should isolate for five days after testing positive. Other public health officials disagree. Who is right?
Four more free Covid tests will be available to U.S. households
The federal government is offering a new batch of free Covid tests, with orders to begin shipping the week of Nov. 27.
Does Novavax's Covid vaccine cause fewer side effects?
People with special medical considerations are hoping the Novavax shot will bring fewer side effects than have been reported by those taking mRNA vaccines.
Should you get your Covid and flu shots at the same time? New research suggests yes
A small study indicated that getting Covid and flu shots together could produce a stronger antibody response against the coronavirus than receiving them separately.
Covid-19 fraudster used stolen relief aid to purchase a private island in Florida
An AP review of hundreds of pandemic fraud cases shows thieves and scam artists spent lavishly on houses, diamond jewelry and expensive cars.
How lawmakers in Texas and Florida undermine Covid vaccination efforts
State legislatures and politicians are pressuring public health officials to keep quiet about Covid vaccines.
A new Covid variant has become dominant amid slow uptake of the updated shots
The HV.1 variant took over this week as the dominant variant in the U.S., but just around 3.5 % of the population has received an updated Covid shot thus far.
Carnival ruled negligent over cruise where 662 passengers got Covid early in pandemic
The Ruby Princess ocean liner left Sydney on March 8, 2020, with 2,671 passengers aboard for a 13-day cruise to New Zealand but returned in 11 days as Australia’s borders were closing. COVID-19 spread to 663 passengers and claimed 28 lives.
Pfizer to price Covid drug Paxlovid at $1,390 per course
Beginning in 2024, Pfizer will sell Paxlovid directly to health insurers.
Getting Covid several times can have an outsize effect on Black people, doctors say
Compounding issues like increased comorbidities and lower access to proper medical care can be destructive for those who get Covid multiple times.
Paxlovid may reduce the chance of long Covid. Why don't doctors prescribe it more?
Experts who study and treat long Covid agree that Paxlovid seems to lower the risk of lingering symptoms. Some long Covid patients regret not taking it.
