The Latest Breaking News from Ashish Jha

China needs vaccinations more than lockdowns, US officials say

WASHINGTON — Two top U.S. health officials questioned China’s COVID Zero policy, saying it’s unlikely to rein in the virus on its own and makes little sense without an improved vaccination campaign to broaden immunity.

Tribune News Service · Nov 27, 2022

Fauci appears at last White House COVID briefing before retirement

"Get your updated COVID-19 shot as soon as you're eligible, to protect yourself, your family and your community."

Axios · Nov 22, 2022

New omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 make gains as BA.5 fades

LOS ANGELES — The rise of new coronavirus subvariants is continuing to erode the grip the omicron strain BA.5 has held for months, worrying health officials that a winter resurgence of COVID-19 may be ahead.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022

Omicron boosters for kids 5-12 are cleared by the CDC

Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, modified to target today's most common and contagious variant. The latest move may expand protection before an expected winter wave.

WEKU · Oct 12, 2022

FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

The U.S. is about to offer updated COVID-19 booster shots to kids as young as 5

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

White House: Get new booster by Halloween for safer holidays

The White House says eligible Americans should get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays, as it warns of a “challenging” virus season ahead

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022

COVID shots saved at least 330,000 seniors’ lives last year

COVID-19 booster vaccinations can save tens of thousands of lives in the weeks and months ahead, Biden administration officials said, citing new data that shows the impact of previous shots on hospitalizations and deaths among older Americans.

Tribune News Service · Oct 7, 2022

Is it safe to get COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? What experts say

LOS ANGELES — Can you get the COVID-19 booster and flu shot at the same time? For Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, the answer is simple.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 27, 2022

COVID-19 response is not ‘over’ even if Biden says pandemic is - Roll Call

His optimistic remarks about COVID-19 will not lead to any immediate change in the administration's public health posture.

Roll Call · Sep 19, 2022

Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu

They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.

WEKU · Sep 16, 2022