First case of Omicron coronavirus variant identified in the U.S.
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) U.S. health officials on Wednesday reported the country’s first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus,
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A reason for optimism on Omicron: Our immune systems are not blank slates
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The emergence of a new Covid-19 variant with a startlingly large constellation of mutations has
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(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) The reports from covid-19 patients are disconcerting. Only a few hours before, they
Read MoreNew antiviral drugs are coming for COVID. Here’s what you need to know
(By Pien Huang for NPR) An FDA advisory committee is meeting Tuesday to consider whether to recommend a new antiviral
Read MoreWith Federal Covid Sick Leave Gone, Workers Feel Pressure to Show Up at Work
(By Rae Ellen Bichell for Kaiser Health News) Economists and public health experts alike say paid sick leave is an
Read MoreIRS proposes ACA minimum essential coverage definition, reporting changes
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) A proposal from the IRS seeks to revise and loosen requirements for reporting
Read MoreAs Omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don’t do much good
(By Deepa Shivaram, Emma Bowman, and Jaclyn Diaz for NPR) When the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was first identified in
Read MoreThe seasonal-COVID hypothesis: 6 things to know
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) There’s some evidence indicating that COVID-19 is, or may become, a seasonal disease,
Read MoreCovid antivirals could be pandemic game-changers. But Americans might struggle to access them
(By Lev Facher for STAT) Antiviral drugs for treating Covid-19 have been hailed as a pandemic “game-changer” — a tool
Read MoreSuccess of Covid Antiviral Pills Hinges on Access to Speedy and Accurate Tests
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays,
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