Lab data indicates that the updated vaccines, as well as existing COVID rapid tests and medical treatments, are effective with this latest iteration. More good news is that it "does not appear to pose additional risksto public health beyond that of other recent variants," according to the CDC...
What COVID-19 variant are we on? Currently, thedominant variant nationwide is XEC, with 37% of cases, followed by LP.8.1, with 31% of cases, and KP.3.1.1, with 9% of cases. "The original omicron variant is gone now," says Dr. Rupp. "Currently subvariants of omicron are circulat...
just to be sure," he said. "And also, I would add, if it's not COVID, you still might have something that you don't want to spread to your loved ones who might be vulnerable."
Even as variants shift, we can still rely on rapid antigen tests to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our communities. But, as always, your COVID test results — whetherpositive or negative— are only helpful if you know how to interpret them. While most people will clear the ...
For starters, symptoms of the COVID variants currently circulating will likely be familiar—such as a runny nose, sore throat, cough, fatigue, fever, and muscle aches. So if you feel ill, stay home, said Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health...
"At this time, we anticipate that COVID-19 treatments and vaccines will continue to work against all circulating variants. CDC will continue to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and vaccines against circulating variants," the CDC spokesperson said. Gounder explains that public health officials...
Scientists are working to understand several coronavirus variants now circulating in India, where a ferocious second wave of COVID-19 has devastated the nation and caught authorities unawares. The country recorded nearly 400,000 new infections on 9 May, taking its total to more than 22 million (...
COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States and variants are circulating. Take steps to protect yourself from the virus.WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you. Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others...
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Health officials have used the term "updated vaccines" in anticipation of needing to formulate a new vaccine every year to match circulating variants as is done for the flu shot. MORE: Biden continues to 'improve steadily' after testing positive for COVID-19, his doctor says...