By Akshay Syal, M.D., August 9, 2024 The U.S. is in what may end up being its biggest summer wave of Covid, with no end yet in sight. “If you just talk about infections, this is probably going to end …
How do I know if I have COVID? Only a test can say for sure
By Erika Edwards, June 27, 2024 As the nation enters yet another summer Covid wave, doctors say it’s nearly impossible to diagnose a person with the illness based on symptoms alone. “Every week, we test someone for Covid who I …
A new COVID variant has taken over, and experts predict a small summer wave
By Aria Bendix, NBC News, May 10, 2024 The variant, called KP.2, now makes up the largest share of new infections in the U.S. Disease experts anticipate a small uptick in Covid cases this summer, as a new variant spreads. The KP.2 …
CDC updates COVID isolation guidelines for people who test positive
Erika Edwards, NBC News, March 1, 2024 People who test positive for Covid no longer need to isolate for five days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The CDC’s new guidance now matches public health advice for flu and other …
Evidence mounts that COVID in pregnancy can cause health issues in babies
Aria Bendix, NBC News, January 25, 2024 Just over four years since Covid emerged, it has become increasingly clear that infections in pregnant mothers can lead to serious health risks in infants. The latest finding: Babies born to mothers who …