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New COVID cases leaped 17% in NY last week, as 22,654 cases were reported. The spike came amid renewed call for mask wearing in some upstate areas.

Parents who tested positive will be allowed to stay with their children who also had the virus, city officials said. In the U.S., the C.D.C. will undergo a review after criticism of its handling of the pandemic.

Early in the pandemic, the World Health Organization stated that SARS-CoV-2 was not transmitted through the air. That mistake and the prolonged process of correcting it sowed confusion and raises questions about what will happen in the next pandemic.

The announcement made Mr. Johnson the first holder of his office in living memory to be found in breach of the law, and provoked anger from Britons who obeyed strict coronavirus rules that sometimes even forbade contact with dying relatives. The world surpasses 500 million coronavirus cases.

As the number of Covid-19 cases grows in the United States, experts wonder if the country fully understands the current threat from the pandemic.

New coronavirus cases leaped in Oregon in the week ending Sunday, ranking 20th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest.

A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic

A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic

A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic

A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic

The United States has reached 1 million COVID-19 deaths.

The United States has a "very serious" problem with Covid-19 vaccination uptake, a top health official has warned.

The Covid-19 pandemic has abated in much of the world. But in its place have emerged a series of viruses behaving in new and peculiar ways.

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COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers are set to begin this week, but what should parents know as the country prepares for another vaccine...

With COVID shots for children under the age of 5 beginning, parents are wondering how to make appointments and where they can get the shots for their children?...

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 appear to escape antibody responses among both people who had previous Covid-19 infection and those who have been fully vaccinated and boosted, according to new data from researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, of Harvard Medical School.

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 appear to escape antibody responses among both people who had previous COVID-19 infection and those who have been fully vaccinated and boosted, according to new data from researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, of Harvard Medical School.

The survey, conducted in May, also found that people were growing less worried than before about catching or spreading the virus.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

As doctors urge the public to return to masking guidelines with the rapid spread of BA.4 and BA.5, a new, super contagious COVID variant is also raising...

Compared with its ancestors, the latest Omicron subvariant, BA.5, may have an enhanced ability to create a numerous copies of the coronavirus once it gets into human cells.

COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise in Los Angeles County.

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As the highly contagious BA.4 and BA.5 COVID-19 subvariants take over the U.S., some people are seeing new signs and symptoms surrounding the virus.

Over 2k news cases of COVID-19 reported in Wisconsin

With new COVID variants and subvariants behind many positive cases in Chicago and other parts of the country, many are wondering if symptoms are shifting with...

'Superbugs' return in the pandemic; Novavax gets FDA authorization; federal messaging on second booster; and more of this week's COVID news .

U.S. regulators approved a new COVID-19 vaccine shot option for adults this week.

Highly transmissible omicron subvariants are now dominating cases across the U.S. and with a new subvariant detected in some U.S. cases, what will that mean for...

With cases rising across Illinois, how long should you quarantine and which symptoms should you watch for? With several Chicago-area counties returning to a...

Escalating cases in the US and Europe are a reminder of past summer waves, and a warning for the future.

LONDON (AP) — The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Saturday, a declaration that could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease and worsen the scramble for scarce vaccines .

Reinfection rates are climbing with the new highly contagious omicron subvariant BA.5, but just how soon can you get COVID again after an infection? We asked...

President Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms have “almost completely resolved,” his doctor...

Among U.S. children under 5, just 2.8% have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose...

Los Angeles International Airport has reported at least 400 confirmed cases, including 233 among TSA staff, but airport officials say the outbreak hasn't affected services.

With one of Chicago's biggest events on the horizon, the city is urging precautions amid the spread of ultra-contagious omicron subvariants.

COVID-19 transmission in New Haven County was high enough Friday for the Centers for Disease Control to designate it an area of “High” community virus levels where Connecticut residents are advised to wear masks while indoors in public.

President now cleared of COVID, plays down recession fears

With reinfection rates rising as the omicron subvariant BA.5 continues its hold, questions over whether symptoms may be lingering or a new infection are rising.

After President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID a second time just after testing negative, many had questions over so-called "rebound" infections and...

New York reported 44,235 COVID cases last week as the latest omicron subvariant wave appeared to recede, but another 173 people died due to the virus.

Do you need to test out of isolation or quarantine and how long should you stay at home? Chicago's top doctor broke down the rules Tuesday as she issued a...

With BA.5 spread continuing, where are COVID cases rising most in Illinois? Plus, a strain being tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is...

Most of the Chicago area is still at a “high” community level of COVID-19, according to the latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and...

What is "rebound COVID" and how often does it happen? The condition has sparked new questions about testing and how soon someone can end isolation.

New York reported 48,982 new COVID-19 cases last week, as an uptick in infections and deaths due to the virus underscored the lingering threat.

What happens if you continue testing positive well after your isolation period has ended? Questions continue over COVID isolation and quarantine guidelines as...

Another Study Shows COVID's Danger to Pregnant Women

MOREHEAD CITY — There has been a slight decline in COVID-19 cases in the county, according to County Health Director Nina Oliver.

This is a confusing time in the public health emergency. Americans are thinking less about COVID-19 on a daily basis and many are eager to move on.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued major changes to its COVID guidelines Thursday, changing the recommendations for quarantine, social...

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

New York reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 40,023 new cases. That's down 18.3% from the previous week's tally of 48,982 new cases.

A new of COVID vaccine will now be available in the U.S. after health officials recommended it Tuesday.

Oregon reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 6,142 new cases. That's down 27.2% from the previous week's tally.

LEBANON — Dartmouth Health is requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster — often referred to as a third shot — by Nov. 4. The mandate in addition to the primary two-shot series the health system first began requiring last fall.Dr. Michael...

CDC lifted restrictions but public health is no longer the main reason behind remote work, experts said.

One big lesson from the COVID pandemic: you need solid data to mount an effective response. And that was one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention'

There's a new COVID variant being tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but how concerning is it? Health experts broke down the latest...

Atlanta, GA - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has streamlined its COVID-19 Coronavirus guidance to help people better understand

Fall booster shots targeting the omicron COVID variant could come sooner than initially expected. That's welcomed news as the BA.5 variant continues to dominate...

Which medicines can you take for COVID and what are the side effects? Health experts broke down the latest developments amid several high-profile cases.

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

Michigan reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 19,414 new cases, down 16.2% from the previous week's tally new cases.

New York reported 32,183 new COVID cases last week, down 6% from before, as authorities race to launch a COVID booster that targets omicron variants.

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

New York reported 32,183 new COVID cases last week, down 6% from before, as authorities race to launch a COVID booster that targets omicron variants.

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 10.3% as 11,634 cases were reported. The previous week had 10,552 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Oregon reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 4,719 new cases. That's down 18% from the previous week.

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

Oregon reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 4,719 new cases. That's down 18% from the previous week.

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 10.3% as 11,634 cases were reported. The previous week had 10,552 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Michigan reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 19,414 new cases, down 16.2% from the previous week's tally new cases.

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 10.3% as 11,634 cases were reported. The previous week had 10,552 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 10.3% as 11,634 cases were reported. The previous week had 10,552 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

With the fall school year underway, some Illinois schools have started "strongly recommending" masks as COVID cases begin to climb. This comes as the White...

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 10.3% as 11,634 cases were reported. The previous week had 10,552 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

With the fall school year underway, some Illinois schools have started "strongly recommending" masks as COVID cases begin to climb. This comes as the White...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 10.3% as 11,634 cases were reported. The previous week had 10,552 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

What should you expect heading into fall and winter? According to experts, there's a possibility of more respiratory viruses, but there's also some good news...

What is "rebound COVID"? Plus, from Monkeypox to Polio and COVID, how to manage disease fatigue.

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk

New coronavirus cases leaped in Alabama in the week ending Sunday, rising 11% as 15,672 cases were reported. The previous week had 14,121 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk