What to know about the new KP.2 COVID variant A new coronavirus variant is spreading through the U.S., according to the CDC. KP.2, also known as the "FLiRT" variant, is a mutation of the Omicron strain. Amira Roess, professor of global health and epidemiology at George Mason Universit...
But that doesn't mean we aren't still seeing some folks test positive. In fact, some people who are testing positive for COVID-19 are showing up with a new variant. This particular strain is descended from the Omicron variant of the virus, and it is proving to have some bizarre, new ...
Health and Science FDA, CDC back Novavax updated Covid vaccine Wed, Oct 4th 2023 Health and Science Merck Covid drug linked to virus mutations that can spread between people, study says Mon, Sep 25th 2023 Business News U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting Monday Wed...
Study retracted years after popularizing controversial COVID treatment Dec 19 George Frey/AFP via Getty Images COVID-19 cases during 1st wave linked to higher heart attack, stroke risk: Study Oct 12 Americans can again order 4 free at-home COVID tests from federal government What the end of ...
If you’ve paid attention to any news alerts lately, you’ve probably seen the rising concerns over a new COVID-19 XBB. 1.5 variant.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign off on guidance for another COVID-19 vaccine booster for higher-risk groups. Meanwhile, a new subvariant of the virus first detected in India is spreading across the U.S. Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, director of health ...
The "plus" in delta plus refers to the newer variant'sK417N spike protein mutation, The Washington Post noted. (Spike proteins are what allows COVID and other viruses toget into our cells.) This mutation, also found in the earlier beta variant, can make certain COVID-19 treatments less...
Evers also addressed rising concerns for pediatric hospitalizations as the Delta variant adversely effects children more so than the original stain of Covid-19, which CNN has previously reported. There’s been increases in hospitalizations for several months among children for respiratory ...
The protests, which began nearly two weeks ago in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, were ignited by truckers who oppose the nation’s new Covid-19 rule that requires them to be fully vaccinated when crossing the Canadian-US border or face a two-week quarantine. The so-called freedom convoy has ...
Instead, the big concern is the availability of enough doses and how many people can be vaccinated before the anticipated surge in Covid-19 cases due to the UK variant. “This very likely, in the next five to 14 weeks, is going to cause a major surge of cases in this country...