The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

What we know about the Covid variant BA.2.86 dubbed as ‘Pirola’

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

What to know about the new Covid booster shots

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Use of antiviral may be fuelling evolution of Covid, scientists say

Study finds evidence virus can survive treatment with molnupiravir, leading to mutated versions that sometimes spread

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

New immunology study highlights importance of COVID vaccination of those who have already been exposed to the virus

Study finds COVISHIELD, COVAXIN vaccines enhance immune responses in those with pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 immunity, mitigating vaccine hesitancy. Researchers from St John’s Research Institute led multi-centric study; funded by Hindustan Unilever. Results suggest persistent anti-COVID-19 immunity up to one year post COVISHIELD vaccination.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

How to get free Covid tests from the government

Starting 25 September, all American households can place an order for four free tests

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Why aren't we using addiction meds?

Some progress has been made ensuring access to buprenorphine and methadone, but for many the meds remain elusive

Salon · Sep 21, 2023

4 free COVID-19 tests per household will be available Monday — how to get them

The Biden administration is providing funding to produce another round of free at-home tests via the COVIDtests.gov program.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023

Cough sound can determine severity of COVID

COVID has a long-lasting impact on the human health. Scientists and health experts have been analyzing the impact of COVID on human beings and this has led to raising awareness around long COVID. Currently, BA.2.86 and EG.5 variants of COVID are in circulation. These variants are the sub-variants of the…

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023

Free COVID-19 tests and updated vaccines as the cold season approaches

As COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rise slightly across the nation, here’s how you can get more at-home tests and the updated vaccine for free.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2023