Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail

The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.

COVID-19 during flu season; doctors urging Americans to get updated vaccine

In updated guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says anyone 6 months and older can now get vaccinated for COVID-19. This month, the FDA approved an updated booster to target new variants.

IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims

The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week

There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.