Sareen Habeshian, Axios, November 21, 2023 With the holidays approaching, it may be the first time in years that COVID-19 is not a predominant concern – but the Omicron wave of the pandemic is not exactly over. The big picture: In the two years since …
U.S. to offer another round of free at-home Covid tests starting Monday
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, November 20, 2023 The Biden administration on Monday said it is offering another round of free at-home Covid tests to U.S. households ahead of the holiday season, when more people gather indoors and the virus typically spreads at higher levels. Starting Monday, …
Doctors urge vigilance as RSV, flu, COVID cases rise ahead of holidays
Alexis Wainwright, CBS News, November 15, 2023 As the holidays draw near, North Texas doctors are urging parents to be vigilant. That’s because RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases are filling up the ER and doctors’ offices. Read the full article …
About 36M American adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC
Youri Benadjaoud and Mary Kekatos, ABC News, November 14, 2023 An estimated 36 million adults in the United States have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday, according to new data from the federal government. Additionally, about 3.5 million children have …
Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain
Jon Hamilton, November 13, 2023, NPR Michelle Wilson got COVID three years ago. She’s still waiting for her brain and nervous system to recover. Wilson’s memory is spotty, she’s frequently in pain, and even a short walk leaves her exhausted. …