A huge proportion of American adults and even more children were infected by the coronavirus between December and February, perhaps explaining why cases have risen but not skyrocketed since.New government data, released Tuesday, looked...
Read moreResearch into COVID loss of taste and smell sheds new light on problemNews Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel OpinionMost people hit early with coronavirus lost their smell. Now, not so much....
Read moreChildren may be less likely than adults to be hospitalized with COVID-19, but a recent study found those who are still unvaccinated are suffering the worst consequences of the disease compared with their vaccinated...
Read moreAs a national health reporter, I’ve spent the past two years writing about the coronavirus pandemic.In between tracking COVID-19 cases, talking to experts and poring over pre-print studies, I’ve also been planning my...
Read moreA Florida judge on Monday struck down the federal mask mandate for passengers traveling on airplanes and other public transportation.Many immunocompromised or otherwise at-risk Americans said the decision filled them with dread.About...
Read moreAirline mask mandate: Are airplanes safe? Do HEPA filters stop COVID?News Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel OpinionAirplane filters remove 99% of particles, experts say, which can help keep transmission of COVID-19...
Read moreCOVID treatments: antivirals, monoclonals are available but not usedNews Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel OpinionCOVID treatments, once in short supply, are now readily available but many don’t know the drugs exist.Experts...
Read moreA booster shot that includes the original Moderna vaccine plus one directed at the beta variant protects well against a range of coronavirus variants, a new company study has found.Concerned that the original...
Read moreCOVID vaccines: Americans must reset their expectations, experts sayNews Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel Opinion COVID vaccines were highly effective against infection but the virus has changed. Experts say Americans' expectations...
Read moreThis is the last week Costco is scheduled to hold senior hours after having them for more than two years amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to the wholesale club's COVID updates webpage, the special operating hours will be...
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