Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities

Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.

Chiropractor claims she has cured more than 1,000 people from loss of taste, smell

A countless number of people are still dealing with the loss of taste and smell from COVID-19. We're checking-back in with a chiropractor from The Woodlands who says she has cured more than a thousand people by performing a simple adjustment.

UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows

Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.

Houston foster agency stresses need for new foster homes post the COVID-19 pandemic

The past 2-years put a major strain on the foster care system, creating difficulties for foster parents and children, as well as the agencies that work to support them.

Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes

Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.

Transit mask mandate ?remains necessary?: CDC asks DOJ to appeal ruling
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking the Justice Department to appeal a ruling that voided the federal travel mask mandate.

Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says

Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.

1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.

If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help

Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.

COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11

Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.

Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says

WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.