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Since President Trump took office, hundreds of experts advising on science and research issues have been dismissed. One committee was on long COVID, an issue that doctors are desperate for help with.
Covid vaccination was also tied to a nearly 24% reduction in all-cause cardiac events in a large study, surprising researchers.
The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.
The Trump administration has imposed tough restrictions in response to hantavirus and Ebola, including quarantine orders and travel bans. That's despite past criticism of many COVID measures.
Long Covid hasn’t disappeared. It’s just gone underground, writes Steven Phillips.
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.
Public health experts are worried that states are less prepared to respond to the Ebola outbreak and other infectious disease threats because many weakened their public health authorities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you've been vaccinated against Covid-19, some patients might not want your donated blood.
Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry. But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens.
The Committee’s advice aligned with the determination by the WHO Director-General that the event constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), but does not meet the criteria for pandemic emergency. The DG, considering the advice of the Committee, he is…
Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have progressed work on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, a key part of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, and today agreed additional time was needed to finalize the framework for ensuring a better, more…
WHO Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in late‑April ahead of its scheduled consideration by the World Health Assembly (WHA) in May.
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a weeklong round of negotiations on draft annex for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) – a key component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO…
Progress made during the six years, since the declaration of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, in preparing for a future pandemic, and what remains to be done.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States this week advanced their negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit‑Sharing (PABS) system in a resumed session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The PABS system is a core element of…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidance for the 2025–2026 season, recommending reformulated mRNA vaccines targeting current circulating strains. Health officials urge annual vaccination for all individuals 6 months and older, particularly those at higher risk of severe disease.
The World Health Organization continues to track emerging Omicron subvariants, noting increased transmission in the Northern Hemisphere during summer months. While current variants do not appear to cause significantly more severe disease, officials recommend updated booster doses for vulnerable populations.
NIH-funded researchers published findings suggesting that measurable inflammatory biomarkers in blood may help clinicians diagnose and eventually treat Long COVID, a condition affecting an estimated 6–23% of COVID-19 survivors with persistent symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks after infection.
U.S. congressional committees continued oversight hearings on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, reviewing declassified intelligence assessments. The scientific community remains divided between natural spillover and laboratory-associated hypotheses; no definitive conclusion has been publicly established by any government or international body.
Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 858 cases OF Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with…
People with post-COVID conditions and those who support them can find ways to help, ways to cope with stress, and additional resources and support groups.
Learn about the potential COVID-19 long-term effects, including fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, chest pain, headache, and other symptoms.
Learn about testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests, who should get tested, how to get tested, and print resources in English and Spanish.
Learn CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. An additional dose is recommended.
COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. are working well based on studies that have looked at how vaccines work in real-world conditions.
Find an overview of the different COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States, including safety information and the ingredients of each vaccine.
If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and think you might be having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), seek immediate medical care by calling 911.
Read about the clinical trials, research, and ongoing safety monitoring that has shown that the COVID-19 vaccination is safe for children and teens.
Find COVID-19 data and surveillance, including the COVID Data Tracker, hospitalization data, serology surveillance, forecasting, and variant surveillance.
Learn the facts about the authorized COVID-19 vaccines and bust common myths. CDC recommends eligible people age 5 and older get vaccinated.
Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination based on what experts currently know. Vaccination is an important tool in stopping the pandemic.
See answers to FAQs about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine safety for kids, during pregnancy, and what to do if you lost your vaccination card.
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The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
The antiviral drug remdesivir and corticosteroids were linked to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted directly to a hospital ward in the Netherlands, suggests a real-world…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Mental health worsened amid pandemic, especially in women, young adults An estimated 53.2…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…
Nearly 40,000 US children have lost a parent to COVID-19, study estimates Nearly 40,000 US children 17 or younger may have lost a parent…