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November 22, 2023, 10:06 PM

How to stay safe over Thanksgiving as respiratory virus activity ticks up in parts of the US

As millions prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, and cases of respiratory viruses tick up across the U.S., experts reveal how to stay safe and healthy over the holidays.
November 22, 2023, 10:06 PM
Respiratory viruses are ticking up in US. Here's how to stay safe over Thanksgiving
November 22, 2023, 9:32 AM

Government offers more free COVID tests

The federal government is once again allowing households to order a fresh wave of four COVID-19 tests for free online.
November 22, 2023, 9:32 AM
Government offers more free COVID tests
November 22, 2023, 12:14 AM

How to avoid respiratory viruses and stay healthy over the holidays

Experts continue to stress that current vaccination is one of the most important factors in reducing the spread of respiratory disease.
November 22, 2023, 12:14 AM
How to avoid respiratory viruses and stay healthy over the holidays
November 21, 2023, 2:46 AM

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, COVID-19 inquiry told

A former chief scientific adviser says Boris Johnson struggled as British prime minister to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic
November 21, 2023, 2:46 AM
Former UK Prime Minister Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, ex-adviser tells inquiry
November 20, 2023, 5:46 PM

Federal government offering another wave of free COVID tests

The influx of tests comes as health officials prepare for an increase of cases around the holidays.
November 20, 2023, 5:46 PM
Federal government offering another wave of free COVID tests
November 20, 2023, 11:02 AM

4 more free COVID tests will be available to each household ahead of the holidays

Starting Monday, every household can order another round of at-home COVID tests for free from covidtests.gov
November 20, 2023, 11:02 AM
4 more free COVID tests will be available to each household ahead of the holidays
November 19, 2023, 6:06 PM

Hospitals brace for a potential ‘tripledemic’ season

As influenza surges in seven states, health officials said they fear that infections of flu, covid and RSV may rise as Americans gather for the holidays.
November 19, 2023, 6:06 PM
Hospitals brace for a potential ‘tripledemic’ season
November 19, 2023, 11:05 AM

How one Texas school district reversed its post pandemic teacher shortage

A Texas town was facing a serious problem with low teacher rosters, but its administrators found some successful solutions that tackled the problem.
November 19, 2023, 11:05 AM
How one Texas school district reversed its post pandemic teacher shortage
November 14, 2023, 7:22 PM

About 36M American adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC

Newly released survey data from the CDC shows 36 million American adults, about 13.9% of the U.S. adult population, has received the updated COVID vaccine.
November 14, 2023, 7:22 PM
About 36M Americans adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC
November 10, 2023, 9:32 PM

The GOP congressman who leads the House's probe of COVID-19's origins says he won't seek reelection

Rep. Brad Wenstrup said he'd be stepping down to spend more time with family.
November 10, 2023, 9:32 PM
GOP congressman leading House's probe of COVID-19's origins won't seek reelection
November 2, 2023, 10:22 AM

What's the latest to know about COVID, flu vaccines as respiratory virus season begins?

With respiratory virus season again upon us, here's the latest to know about COVID and flu vaccines, including what's available and who's eligible.
November 2, 2023, 10:22 AM
What's latest to know about COVID, flu vaccines as respiratory virus season begins?
October 31, 2023, 3:50 PM

A continuing decline in sales of COVID-19 products clips revenue at Pfizer

Pfizer lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as an expected COVID-19 product sales decline clipped revenue
October 31, 2023, 3:50 PM
A continuing decline in sales of COVID-19 products clips revenue at Pfizer
1 month ago

Getting flu and COVID shot together still reasonable amid safety review of potential stroke risk: Experts

Older adults who got a COVID booster and a high-dose version of the flu vaccine together may have an increased risk of stroke, according to a new FDA-funded study.
1 month ago
Flu, COVID shots together safe after review of potential stroke risk: Experts
1 month ago

Long COVID research opens door for further exploration on post-viral illness

Long COVID raises awareness of many other infectious diseases that are associated with post-viral illness, including infectious mononucleosis and Lyme disease.
1 month ago
 'The illness is real': Long COVID research opens door for further exploration
1 month ago

Health care workers report increase in burnout, harassment since the COVID pandemic: CDC

A new CDC report published Tuesday found health care workers are experiencing worse mental health since the COVID pandemic and it's reaching "crisis levels."
1 month ago
Health care workers report worse mental health since the COVID pandemic, CDC says
1 month ago

Moderna doses 1st participant in phase 3 clinical trial of combo flu, COVID vaccine

Moderna announced the first participant has been dosed in the company's phase 3 clinical trial of its combination flu and COVID vaccine.
1 month ago
1st participant dosed in phase 3 of Moderna's combo COVID, flu vaccine trial
1 month ago

Norway's 86-year-old king tests positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms

He has mild symptoms, royal officials say.
1 month ago
Norway's 86-year-old king tests positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms
1 month ago

Decreased levels of serotonin may contribute to development of long COVID, study shows

People with long COVID have lower levels of serotonin in their bodies than people who contract the infection, according to a new study and ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
1 month ago
Decreased levels of serotonin may contribute to development of long COVID, study show
1 month ago

People with HIV at higher risk of COVID reinfection: CDC

A new CDC study found people with HIV were more likely to be reinfected with COVID than those without HIV.
1 month ago
People with HIV at higher risk of COVID reinfection, CDC study finds
1 month ago

Could low serotonin levels contribute to Long COVID?

Decreased levels of serotonin in the body may be a contributing factor in the development and persistence of long COVID, according to a new study.
1 month ago
Serotonin levels may impact long COVID: Study
1 month ago

Pfizer trims expectations for 2023 with sales of COVID-19 vaccine, treatment, weaker than thought

Shares of Pfizer are falling before the opening bell as the company cut its full-year outlook, citing declining sales of its COVID-19-related products
1 month ago
Pfizer cuts full-year outlook due to declining sales of Covid-19-related products
1 month ago

Global economy making slow recovery after pandemic, Russians invasion of Ukraine

Now there is a concern over how the conflict in the Middle East will impact the uncertainty of the economy's recovery.
1 month ago
Global economy making slow recovery after pandemic, Russians invasion of Ukraine
2 months ago

Florida settles lawsuit over COVID data, agrees to provide weekly stats to the public

Florida will provide COVID-19 data to the public again.
2 months ago
2 months ago

At-home COVID-19 tests most accurate on day 4 of symptoms, study suggests retesting

The best time to take an at-home COVID-19 test may be on the fourth day of having symptoms, according to a new study.
2 months ago
At-home COVID-19 tests most accurate on day 4 of symptoms, study suggests retesting
2 months ago

Florida family sentenced to federal prison for selling 'dangerous,' fake COVID-19 cure: DOJ

A Florida family who claimed they had a "miracle" cure for COVID-19 that contained a toxic bleach were sentenced to federal prison on Friday.
2 months ago
Family sentenced to federal prison for selling 'dangerous,' fake COVID-19 cure: DOJ
2 months ago

First on ABC: 4M Americans have gotten latest COVID shot -- on par with last fall's vaccine rollout

More than 4 million Americans have been vaccinated with the newest COVID shot as of Thursday, putting the uptake about equal to that of the vaccine rolled out last fall.
2 months ago
4M Americans have gotten latest COVID shot -- on par with last fall's vaccine rollout
2 months ago

Older adults make up two-thirds of COVID hospitalizations this year: CDC

A new report from the CDC published Thursday found older adults have made up two-thirds of all COVID-19 hospitalizations in 2023 but few received an updated booster.
2 months ago
Older adults make up two-thirds of COVID hospitalizations this year, CDC report finds
2 months ago

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them

The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out
2 months ago
Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
2 months ago

After weeks of increasing COVID hospitalizations, is the summer peak over?

After weeks of COVID hospitalizations increasing, experts say the summer peak might finally be over.
2 months ago
After weeks of increasing COVID hospitalizations, is the summer peak over?
2 months ago

Britain's COVID-19 response inquiry enters a second phase with political decisions in the spotlight

Britain's inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation has entered the second phase with political decision-making taking center stage
2 months ago
British COVID response inquiry enters 2nd phase with political decisions in spotlight
2 months ago

At-home COVID tests most accurate on 4th day of symptoms, study show

A recent study shows that at-home COVID-19 tests are most accurate on the fourth day of symptoms and ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
2 months ago
At-home COVID tests most accurate on 4th day of symptoms, study show
2 months ago

Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for work that enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future
2 months ago
Nobel in medicine goes to scientists whose work led to mRNA vaccines against COVID
2 months ago

Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here's how to get them

The federal government recently relaunched its website to get free at-home COVID tests. Here's how to order them.
2 months ago
Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here's how to order them
2 months ago

Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds

The latest poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine.
2 months ago
Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
2 months ago

Scientists say some tests may be able to identify the markers of prolonged COVID symptoms in the future

Scientists say some tests may be able to identify the markers of prolonged COVID symptoms in the future.
2 months ago
Tests may be able to identify prolonged COVID symptoms in the future: Scientists
2 months ago

Cassidy Hutchinson reflects on the Trump administration's handling of COVID

"I knew we were being irresponsible," the former Trump White House aide says of the 2020 Trump campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2 months ago
Cassidy Hutchinson reflects on the Trump administration's handling of COVID
2 months ago

CDC: Long COVID affecting millions of Americans

Long COVID affected 6.9% of adults in the U.S., according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2 months ago
CDC: Long COVID affecting millions of Americans
2 months ago

About 18 million US adults have had long COVID: CDC

Two new CDC reports, published Tuesday, found that 6.9% of adults and 1.5% of children have had long COVID in the U.S.
2 months ago
About 18 million US adults have had long COVID, CDC report finds
2 months ago

London's Gatwick Airport limits flights this week due to staff illness, including COVID-19

Gatwick Airport, London’s second-busiest, is limiting flights this week, partly because of an outbreak of COVID-19 within air traffic control
2 months ago
London's Gatwick Airport limits flights due to staff illness, including COVID
2 months ago

How hospitals have been coping with COVID as number of admissions tick up

As COVID hospitalizations continue to tick up in the U.S., staff say they have been able to handle it by using the lessons they learned throughout the pandemic.
2 months ago
How hospitals have been coping with COVID as number of admissions tick up
2 months ago

Federal government relaunches free at-home COVID test program

Americans are able to order the tests at CovidTests.Gov beginning Monday.
2 months ago
Federal government relaunches free at-home COVID test program
2 months ago

Why the CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months get the updated COVID vaccine

Immunity wanes after anywhere from 3-6 months, experts say.
2 months ago
What the CDC says about the updated COVID vaccine
2 months ago

How hospitals have been coping as COVID rates rise

Hospital staff say lessons learned have made them better prepared.
2 months ago
How hospitals have been coping as COVID rates rise
2 months ago

COVID hospitalizations on the rise

Plus, our panel discusses who's buying the booster shots, and Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption case.
2 months ago
COVID hospitalizations on the rise
2 months ago

Federal government making COVID-19 tests free to Americans again

The Biden administration says the website COVID.gov is set to launch Monday.
2 months ago
Federal government making COVID-19 tests free to Americans again
2 months ago
6 things experts say can help keep kids healthy in school amid flu, RSV and COVID
2 months ago

COVID guide: What to know about symptoms, testing, treatment and vaccines

With COVID cases and hospitalizations rising, here's a guide to everything you need to know about symptoms, testing, treatments and vaccines.
2 months ago
COVID guide: Everything you need to know about symptoms, testing, treatment and shots
2 months ago

COVID, RSV and influenza likely to impact health care system this year: CDC

This year’s respiratory virus season is set to be a repeat of last year’s, with COVID-19, RSV and influenza impacting the health care system at the same time, per the CDC
2 months ago
COVID, RSV and influenza likely to impact health care system this year: CDC
2 months ago

What to know about staying safe from COVID-19 at this point

An updated vaccine is being rolled out to protect against newer variants.
2 months ago
What to know about staying safe from COVID-19 at this point
2 months ago

CDC calls Florida's advice against new COVID booster 'dangerous'

Florida has the highest proportion of counties recording "moderate" COVID hospitalization levels in the U.S. Experts explain why the state is seeing so many cases.
2 months ago
CDC calls Florida's advice against new COVID booster 'dangerous'