FDA approval of new COVID-19 boosters could come by Friday
Sep 07, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
Health officials recommend spring COVID-19 booster for older adults
Feb 29, 2024
A second booster is appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since a person’s last COVID-19 shot.
CDC shortens recommended COVID isolation period
Mar 01, 2024
New guidance issued Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines will roll out mid-September, officials say
Aug 25, 2023
The new vaccines will target the XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant and offer some protection for closely related strains.
Free COVID test orders to end on March 8
Mar 06, 2024
Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, US health officials announced Tuesday.
FDA approves new COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 11, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
COVID-19 meds like Paxlovid will soon have big price tags
Oct 30, 2023
The pills still will be available at no cost until those bought earlier by the federal government run out.
More free COVID-19 tests made available by US government
Nov 20, 2023
Four tests are allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests.
More than 7 million Americans have gotten the new COVID-19 vaccines
Oct 13, 2023
Approximately 91% of Americans ages 12 years and older can now get the vaccines within five miles of home, as 14 million doses have been shipped.
Vegetarian diet tied to lower COVID-19 incidence
Jan 12, 2024
No association was seen for COVID-19 severity or duration, however.