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Coronavirus Alert: One-Fifth of People Infected Have Long COVID Symptoms, Subvariants More Likely to Elude Antibody Production, and More
The latest news, data, and expert insights on the COVID-19 pandemic, including cases, deaths, variants, vaccines and boosters, testing and treatment.
June 24, 2022
What If You Get COVID-19 While Traveling?
Pack COVID-19 testing kits and N95 masks in your luggage and bring any essentials in case you need to extend your trip. Read on for more tips.
June 22, 2022
Can COVID-19 Trigger Insomnia?
More research shows COVID long haulers are at increased risk of insomnia. The CDC says sleep problems and fatigue are symptoms of long COVID.
June 22, 2022
Immunocompromised in the Era of COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself
Immunocompromised? Here's your guide to vaccines and boosters, preventive drugs like Evusheld, treatment options like Paxlovid, and masking.
June 16, 2022
Is It a Stomach Bug or COVID-19?
GI symptoms are common in people who have COVID-19. Should you take a COVID test if you have a stomach bug?
June 13, 2022
How to Cope With a COVID-19 Headache
Home remedies, including rest and cold compresses, may be among the more effective pain relievers for headaches caused by COVID-19.
June 08, 2022
FDA Advisory Committee Greenlights New Novavax COVID Vaccine
Developed with technology similar to the flu shot, this protein-based COVID shot may convince some who are leery of mRNA vaccinations to get immunized.
June 08, 2022
Pulse Oximetry Readings Are Less Accurate for Black, Hispanic, and Asian People With COVID-19
A new study shows this inaccuracy may lead to missed or delayed treatment and contribute to disparities in care.
June 06, 2022
Do You Need a Second COVID-19 Booster Shot?
People age 50 and over and certain immunocompromised people can now get a second COVID-19 booster. But should they? Read on for insights.
June 01, 2022
COVID-19 Testing for Travel: If, When, Where, and How
COVID-19 testing can make travel safer as long as you do it correctly. Here experts share strategies for testing before, during, and after your trip.
May 27, 2022
Subvariants Are Fueling a Rise in COVID-19 Cases
BA.2.12.1, a subvariant of the omicron variant BA.2, has now become the dominant strain in the United States. Scientists are keeping close tabs on this version of the virus and other mutations as case numbers in many regions of the world climb.
May 25, 2022
How COVID-19 Attacks the Body: Lessons From the Morgue
A medical examiner explains how COVID-19 autopsies reveal the damage the virus can wreak on the body.
May 13, 2022
Tippi COVID
May 09, 2022
Lessons From the Pandemic: A Discussion With Sanjay Gupta, MD
CNN’s Dr. Gupta reflects on the past 2 years and what’s ahead.
May 04, 2022
COVID-19: Does the Virus or Vaccine Mess With the Menstrual Cycle?
Contracting COVID-19, getting vaccinated, and pandemic stress can all impact menstruation. Spotting and missed or irregular periods may occur.
May 03, 2022
How to Recover From COVID-19 at Home
Ease mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms at home with over-the-counter medications, nondrug strategies, or antiviral pills or other treatments.
April 29, 2022
Should You Still Mask Up on Airplanes? Or Anywhere?
Americans are no longer mandated to wear masks on planes and other forms of public transport. A doctor weighs in on how this affects COVID-19 risk.
April 27, 2022
Your COVID-19 Testing Guide
Learn about coronavirus tests, such as PCR tests, antigen rapid tests, home testing kits, and antibody tests, plus how to get accurate results.
April 15, 2022
Allergies or COVID-19? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing and a runny nose can overlap with symptoms of COVID-19. Here's how to tell the two conditions apart.
April 11, 2022
As the BA.2 Omicron Variant Dominates in U.S. COVID-19 Cases, How Concerned Should We Be, and What’s Next?
Highly contagious BA.2 now makes up more than half of infections nationwide, but illness for most who test positive has not been severe.
April 04, 2022