CBS News, May 17, 2024 What to know about the new FLiRT COVID-19 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 …
COVID “likely growing” in D.C. and 12 states, CDC estimates
By Alexander Tin, CBS News, May 17, 2024 COVID-19 infections are now likely growing in at least 12 states and the District of Columbia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Friday, as health authorities are watching for signs the …
“FLiRT” COVID variants are now more than a third of U.S. cases. Scientists share what we know about them so far.
By Alexander Tin, CBS News, May 10, 2024 More than a third of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are now estimated to be from a new, fast-growing member of a group of so-called “FLiRT” variants, nicknamed for their small but distinctive changes …
Up to 5.8 million kids have long COVID, study says. One mother discusses the “heartbreaking” search for answers.
Sara Moniuszko and Michael George, CBS News, March 15, 2024 Up to 5.8 million young people have long COVID, according to a recent study — and parents like Amanda Goodhart are looking for answers. She says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID …
CDC may reconsider its COVID isolation guidance
CBS News, February 19, 2024 According to the Washington Post, come April, those who have mild or no symptoms will only have to isolate for 24 hours instead of the recommended five days. Dr. Purvi Parikh, an immunologist at the …