Caroline Kee, Today, August 21, 2023 A new COVID-19 variant BA.2.86, which appears to be highly mutated from more recent versions of the coronavirus, is now in the United States, as well as several other countries. Public health officials are …
COVID hospitalizations spike in Tennessee
Alex Fitzpatrick, Kavya Beheraj, Nate Rau, Axios, August 18, 2023 COVID-19 hospitalization rates across Tennessee rose 48% between June and July amid signs of a late summer wave sweeping the country. By the numbers: The average COVID-19 hospitalization rate nationwide rose …
Moderna’s updated COVID vaccine effective against ‘Eris’ variant in humans
Pratik Jain, Reuters, August 17, 2023 Moderna (MRNA.O) said on Thursday an initial study data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine to be effective against the “Eris” and “Fornax” subvariants in humans. The company expects the updated shot to be available, pending approval …
New COVID vaccines are on the way as ‘Eris’ variant rises
Michael Erman, Reuters, August 14, 2023 A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from “Eris“, a variant of the Omicron form of …
What to know about latest COVID strain
Christine Clarridge, Axios, August 11, 2023 While COVID-19 cases remain low in Seattle and Washington state, some researchers expect to see increased infections from a new strain that was named a variant of concern by the World Health Organization this week. Driving the news: EG.5, a …