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.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
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.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
'Some people believe COVID is going to become endemic,' says expert at Baylor College of Medicine
The COVID-19 virus continues to mutate, creating new variants and sub-variants in the United States. Local health officials say, right now, we are seeing cases mainly from the BA.2 sub variant.
CVS to update COVID-19 online portal for people with disabilities, DOJ says
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Rep. Tlaib tests positive for COVID-19 amid high-profile D.C. surge
“I've tested positive for COVID-19,” the representative from Michigan tweeted Monday.
The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
Federal funding for free COVID-19 testing, treatments to uninsured is running out
Concerns are raised for people suffering or spreading from COVID-19 and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some smart sense on where you can still find testing and treatment.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Amid lowest hospitalization rates in Harris Co., Judge touts free 2nd booster, warns pandemic isn't over
Houston-area COVID-related hospitalization rates are at their lowest point since May 2020. But Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warns the pandemic is still not over, urging eligible residents to get free 2nd booster.
'Son of Omicron' making up more than 75 percent of COVID-19 cases at Houston Methodist hospitals
Houston Methodist officials say a new, stronger Omicron variant they're dubbing "son of Omicron" is beginning to take over as the dominant strain among their patients.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
COVID-19 vaccine second booster: Who needs one and when?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.