As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizationsrise across the United States, many Americans may be wondering how to best keep themselves and their loved ones safe. In the years since the pandemic began, protocols and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been upda...
COVID-19 variant trackers are now closely watching the rise of a new virus variant called XEC, which has been spotted around the world and in half of states across the United States. Health officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly ...
And COVID-19 metrics are on the rise. New hospital admissions have been increasing for a month, surpassing the peak numbers during the late summer wave. The CDC warned that JN.1’s “rapid growth” compared to other strains raises a question: Could it drive an increase in infect...
"How you count those outcomes is really important because, to me, that person wouldn't have had their heart attack or that person wouldn't have become dehydrated and fallen over and landed in the hospital if not for COVID triggering that event in the first place," he said. "So, I act...
Stay home if you're sick or have symptoms of COVID-19 "We have a lot of disease out there. People should continue to be careful," Dr. Rupp says. "Get the bivalent booster, try to avoid high-risk settings. If you can't, then I think you should wear a mask." ...
There are now confirmed cases in every state. SEE: The Latest News on the Coronavirus Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is providing up-to-date information on COVID-19, and states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories have specific information for their ...
Dominica is back on the charts with confirmed cases of the dreaded virus after a hiatus of a few months. As expected, there is some public outrage at the news, ...
About 14% of COVID cases are severe, with an infection that affects both lungs. As the swelling worsens, your lungs fill with fluid and debris. You might also have more serious pneumonia. The air sacs fill with mucus, fluid, and other cells that are trying to fight the infection. This...
"In the ideal scenario, people would get a rapid test within hours of gathering," Topol agrees, citing a small chance they could have COVID after a negative test and not yet show symptoms. At the gathering, if possible, have air filtration with a HEPA filter and good ventilation, he say...
“And I believe this year Virginia will elect another Republican outside businessman as president of the United States.” The presidential race started with Trump attacking Youngkin, saying there was no way the Virginia governor would have won without his support and that Youngkin’s name “...