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Mysterious bird flu cases worry experts

Anytime the origins of an infection can’t be traced, it “raises a lot of red flags"

Salon

Experts worried humans getting bird flu

While California reports more human cases of bird flu, experts say the true number of cases could be much higher

Salon

Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?

Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer.

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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

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

Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

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

The Independent UK

Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

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

The Independent UK

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Ron DeSantis warns Florida residents under 65 not to get Covid booster shot – against CDC guidance

DeSantis cited a conspiracy theory that global health authorities are using people who choose vaccination as ‘guinea pigs’

The Independent UK

The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

WEKU

Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster?

Maybe it's not a full-blown summer surge but COVID numbers are ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind.

WEKU

15 wishes for 2023: Trailblazers tell how they'd make life on Earth a bit better

We asked for a wish from expert wishers around the globe — from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to MacArthur "genius" grantee Gregg Gonsalves to Melva Acostaa, who runs a soup kitchen in Peru.

WEKU

Masking could fight the ‘tripledemic’, experts say. Will anyone listen?

Masks can feel like a thing of the past in the US – but experts are once again advising them as Covid, flu and RSV surge simultaneously

The Guardian - US

Why did he suspect a COVID surge was coming? He followed the digital breadcrumbs

A theory about online candle reviews and COVID cases was put under the microscope, and has taken on new relevance amid concern at the lack of official data heading into another winter.

WEKU

Can my pet get monkeypox? Here's what veterinarians say

Experts reveal what we know so far about monkeypox and pets, including how to protect your pet from it.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Does a faint line on a self-test mean I'm barely contagious?

These days the world of at-home testing for COVID-19 is confusing. How often do I need to test to see if I'm really positive — or negative? Does a faint line mean I'm less contagious?

Tribune News Service

Omicron’s mutations impaired vaccine effectiveness, CDC says

Almost 40% of people hospitalized in the U.S. with the COVID-19 subvariant that circulated this spring were vaccinated and boosted, highlighting how new strains have mutated to more readily escape the immunity offered by current shots.

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Coronavirus FAQ: I got it on a family vacay! Can my relatives stay (relatively) safe?

It's a common dilemma in this summer of surging travel and surging COVID. If one member of a vacation party comes down with the virus, what steps can be taken to reduce the risk to others?

Los Angeles Times

Just how big is this COVID-19 surge? As reported tests fall off, it’s harder to say

LOS ANGELES — In Sherman Oaks, Julia Irzyk tries to gauge how rampant the coronavirus is in her community, turning to a constellation of data points to guide her.

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New ultra-contagious omicron subvariants worsening California coronavirus wave

LOS ANGELES — The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious omicron subvariants is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California and sparking growing concerns from health officials that coming weeks could see significant spread and increased hospitalizations.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?

Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.

The Guardian - US

Lifting of Covid mask mandate on US transportation horrifies health experts

Warning that ‘This is not the time to be pulling back on mitigation measures’ as CDC appeals judge’s overturning of face-covering rule

Chicago Sun-Times

At-risk immunocompromised Americans decry lifting of travel mask mandate

Removing mask mandates for travelers, whether cross-country by plane or cross-town by bus, places the burden of safety on the immunocompromised and others at risk, says one infectious disease expert.

The Guardian - US

Experts urge US cities and states to prep for future outbreaks as Omicron slows

As cases and hospitalizations decline, public health experts worry it might lull people into thinking the pandemic is over

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