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.
Risk for GI disorders increased after acute phase of COVID-19
Mar 27, 2023
Risks were seen in patients who were not hospitalized and increased across the severity spectrum of acute COVID-19.
DEA: Extend COVID telehealth prescribing rules – for now
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
With the end of the public health emergency for the outbreak rapidly approaching, the Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted plans to continue prescription flexibilities for telemedicine that were...
Prevalence of COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 rising in the United States
Nov 28, 2023
Preliminary data on the variant suggest that it does not trigger more severe illness than previous variants.
Biden administration may stop buying COVID-19 vaccines, treatments by fall
Aug 17, 2022
Tests, vaccines and treatments would be provided through the regular healthcare system.
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.
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.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine shields against highly mutated new variant
Sep 06, 2023
Scientists found that the variant appears to be less concerning than initially thought, with data showing that it is 60% less infectious than XBB.1.5 variants.
COVID-19 boosters targeted to latest variants could be ready after Labor Day
Aug 24, 2022
Both Moderna and Pfizer filed their applications for emergency use of their updated boosters this week.
60 Senators support bipartisan telehealth access bill
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 23, 2023
Sixty Senators, including six bipartisan sponsors, reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies Act (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023.