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, adjusting a key metric for assessing the disease’s transmission. As a result ...
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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 ...

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

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 — ...

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 vaccinated, side effects and more.
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Is There a Summer COVID Surge? With Cases Rising in Most States, Watch for These Symptoms

Although foodborne illnesses stole the spotlight all summer, another highly contagious virus has been spreading in the United States: coronavirus. After a long lull, COVID-19 cases are on the rise ...
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NHL opts to back out of Olympic participation due to COVID-19 concerns

The NHL isn't the only hockey entity impacted by COVID-19. Monday, USA Hockey announced the cancellation of the My Why Tour's seventh contest between the American and Canadian women, and it's unclear ...