July, 3, 2024 As of June 25, 2024, the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants KP.2, KP.3 and LB.1 have high prevalence in the United States. CDC Nowcast projections estimate KP.3 to account for approximately 33% of new COVID-19 illnesses in the U.S. …
NIH-sponsored trial of nasal COVID-19 vaccine opens
Monday, July 1, 2024 Candidate vaccine could provide enhanced breadth of protection against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. A Phase 1 trial testing the safety of an experimental nasal vaccine that may provide enhanced breadth of protection against emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2, …
Updated COVID vaccines and flu shots recommended for fall: CDC panel
By Eduardo Cuevas, June 27, 2024 People 6 months old and older should update their COVID-19 and flu shots this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. The unanimous vote by a CDC advisory panel indicates that, …
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 …
COVID is on the rise again
By Tina Reed, June 27, 2024 The annual summer surge of COVID-19 infections has begun, fueled by the spread of new variants. Why it matters: People congregating indoors to avoid extreme heat and an extremely busy July 4 travel period …