Analysis shows 2023-24 COVID vaccine offered strong protection against critical illness
A new study shows good 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in adults against medically attended COVID-19, especially against critical illness.The study,...
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7 in 10 US adults would still test for COVID if they suspected infection, survey suggests
Jernej Furman / Flickr cc Seven in 10 respondents to a 2024 US survey said they would still reach for a...
US prison population dropped early in pandemic, but not for Black inmates
A Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report study published today finds that one third of US households used free at-home COVID-19...
Paxlovid, a drug to treat COVID-19, has been free so far. Next year, patients will have to pay the cost.
Nearly 6 million Americans have taken Paxlovid for free, courtesy of the federal government. The Pfizer pill has helped prevent...
Study spotlights disparities in COVID-19 clinical trials
A study yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine shows women and racial minorities were underrepresented in both COVID-19 clinical treatment trials...
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Black COVID patients were delayed treatment because of one medical device. Why are doctors still using it?
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, East Bay Dr. Stephanie Brown began noticing a startling trend. Many of her Black patients...
Worst flu outbreak in more than a decade spikes hospitalizations
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosYet another wave of viral illness is crashing on a health system already stretched to a breaking point...
Aurora Superintendent Rico Munn resigning at end of school year
Aurora Superintendent Rico Munn plans to resign at the end of this school year and assume a less active role...
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Fighting the spread of viruses — and lies | Editorial
Many have moved on from the pandemic, but it is not over. As Americans gather during the holidays, there remains...