Omicron subvariant BA.5: Can booster shots offer protection?
Omicron subvariants are still rapidly spreading, including the newly dominant BA.5 and its sister strain, BA.4. These immunity-evading strains make...
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Data Showcase Protection Gained by 3rd and 4th Doses | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
A third and fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose offered substantial protection among adults with healthy immune systems who were eligible to...
New and aggressive variants driving COVID summer surge in Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As the US sees more COVID cases driven by new and aggressive variants of the virus,...
Paxlovid for COVID-19: Essential Info
Besides vaccines, one of the most effective weapons in the fight against COVID-19 is Paxlovid, an antiviral pill treatment combining...
Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to the White House, spoke with ABC News’ Phil Lipof to answer questions about...
North Texas considered a hot spot for COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant by CDC
DALLAS - The CDC says three of North Texas’ four largest counties are now at high risk for COVID-19.Cases have...
Orange County hits ‘high’ transmission of COVID-19 again
As recent Independence Day celebrations recede into memory and the Orange County Fair begins, the Orange County Health Care Agency...
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Federal judge temporarily halts Air Force’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A federal court in Ohio on Thursday blocked the Air Force from enforcing the military’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for two...
WHO, UNICEF sound alarm over childhood immunization slide
Global health officials predicted a drop in routine childhood immunization during the worst pandemic period when lockdowns were in effect,...
BART will lift its COVID mask mandate on Monday — again. But could it be back soon?
MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA – JULY 15: Puneet Singh wears a mask while riding BART from Milpitas, Calif., Friday, July 15, 2022....