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Conventional wisdom says Omicron is less likely to cause serious illness, but that might be due to better immunity and treatments, not the virus itself.
In another pandemic school year, parents hope their children progress in academics, mental health and development. Many remain concerned amid more relaxed COVID measures.
New recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to the coronavirus. The third test will improve accuracy, the FDA says.
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U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
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President Biden finally caught the virus, marking a milestone for his administration’s response to the pandemic. Here’s where things stand.
Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks.
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