Why the CDC edited a key Covid metric, and what it says about the state of the virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month raised its benchmark for levels of the Covid virus in wastewater, ...

As COVID rises in over half of US, who should get a vaccine this fall? Experts explain

The new 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines are available. Experts explain who should get one the shots and why, the best time to get ...
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A summer COVID surge? With cases rising in every state, watch for these symptoms

Although foodborne pathogens have been in the spotlight all summer, another highly contagious virus is picking up steam: coronavirus. After a lull this spring and early summer, COVID-19 infections are ...

From Wuhan to Coventry: Tracking the coronavirus in pictures

Since it emerged in 2019, the coronavirus has spread rapidly around the world, causing the most destructive pandemic in 100 ...
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Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — ...

Is There a Summer COVID Surge? With Cases Rising in Every State, Watch for These Symptoms

As summer winds down, COVID-19 cases are growing in at least 40 states. Here’s where COVID is surging and what to know about the vaccine.