Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles?
Millions of people worldwide have had long COVID, reporting various symptoms including fatigue, lung problems, and brain fog and other neurological symptoms. Read more
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New law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. troops
The department has 30 days to work out the details for rescinding the mandate. Read more
Florida high court OKs grand jury probe of COVID-19 vaccines
DeSantis’ request argues that pharmaceutical companies had a financial interest in creating a climate in which people believed that getting a coronavirus vaccine would ensure they couldn’t spread the virus to others. Read more
Millions to lose Medicaid coverage under Congress’ plan
Millions are expected to be bumped from the program, which grants health care coverage to nearly 80 million low-income people throughout the country. Read more
High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions
The order today by Chief Justice John Roberts comes as conservative states are pushing to keep limits on asylum seekers that were put in place during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Hawaii Medicaid enrollment up 40% since start of pandemic
The number of Hawaii residents on Medicaid has jumped 40% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Half of the state’s children and about one-third of the total population are now covered by the government health insurance program for people with low income. Read more
Off The News: Stocking up on COVID tests
Those aging COVID-19 home tests stacked in the medicine cabinet may not be destined for the trash, after all. Read more
Probation for ex-teacher in NY who gave teen vaccine dose
Laura Parker Russo pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of attempting the unauthorized practice of medicine. Read more
‘Tripledemic’ data shows cold and flu season already among worst on record
Public health officials have been warning for weeks that a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu and RSV would strain an already weary health care system. Read more
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Senate passes $858B defense bill, revoking vaccine mandate
The bill provides for about $45 billion more for defense programs than President Joe Biden requested and roughly 10% more than last year’s bill as lawmakers look to account for inflation and boost the nation’s military competitiveness with China and Russia. Read more
U.S. deaths fell this year, but not to pre-COVID levels
U.S. deaths usually rise year-to-year, in part because the nation’s population has been growing. Read more
DeSantis seeks grand jury investigation of COVID-19 vaccines
The Republican governor gave no specifics on what wrongdoing the panel would investigate. Read more
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID risk for U.S. seniors
Easing restrictions, broader immunity in the general population and mixed messages about whether the pandemic is over have softened the sense of threat felt by younger adults. Read more
Facing COVID surge, China expanding hospitals, ICUs
President Xi Jinping’s government is officially committed to stopping virus transmission, the last major country to try. But the latest moves suggest the ruling Communist Party will tolerate more cases without quarantines or shutting down travel or businesses as it winds down its “zero-COVID” strategy. Read more
FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims to better protect the littlest kids amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the country. Read more
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
Republicans, emboldened by their new House majority next year, pushed the effort, which was confirmed Tuesday night when the bill was unveiled. Read more
COVID’s lingering impact prompts Real ID deadline extension
The deadline to have a Real ID had been May 3, 2023, but DHS announced Monday that it was pushed back two years, to May 7, 2025. Read more
Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5
Children ages 6 months through 4 years already are supposed to get three extra-small doses of the original Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine — each a tenth of the amount adults receive — as their primary series. Read more
Happy birthday, omicron
A year later, omicron still has biologists scrambling to keep up with its surprising evolutionary turns. Read more
After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries
About 28,000 people with COVID were hospitalized daily and about 340 died. Read more
Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits
This year’s trends are a contrast from a year ago when consumers were buying early out of fear of not getting what they needed amid clogs in the supply network. Read more
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