What We Know About The Spread Of The COVID-19 Omicron Variant In The US
With the first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant having been detected in California (via CNN), health experts now anticipate an inevitable spread in the U.S.
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Why Demand For COVID-19 Boosters Has Gone Up In The Past Month
With the emergence of the first Omicron COVID-19 variant case in the U.S., the CDC continues to stress the importance of protection through vaccination. -
Will Your Holiday Celebrations Be Impacted By The COVID-19 Omicron Variant?
Some are no doubt wondering if they should cancel their holiday plans in light of the Omicron variant. Here's what the experts recommend. -
What We Know About The First Case Of The Omicron COVID-19 Variant Confirmed In The US
The first case of the COVID-19 variant Omicron has been detected in the United States. Here's what we know. -
Can The COVID-19 Test Detect The Omicron Variant?
If you had the Omicron variant, there is a good chance you would test positive for COVID-19, but wouldn't know which variant caused the infection. -
Dr. Fauci Shares His Thoughts On The COVID-19 Omicron Variant
Dr. Anthony Fauci told PBS NewsHour that the Omicron variant may be much more transmissible, but that current vaccines would likely offer some protection. -
Here's When Scientists Will Know The Answers To Vital Questions About The Omicron Variant
Scientists are attempting to learn more about the latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron. This is when answers are expected. -
How Well Do The COVID-19 Vaccines Work Against The Omicron Variant?
All the talk about the new variant, Omicron, may have you wondering if our current COVID-19 vaccines will work against it. Here's what we know. -
Does The COVID-19 Omicron Variant Have Any New Symptoms?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the latest variant of COVID-19, named Omicron. Here's what we know about the symptoms it causes. -
How The Omicron Variant Of COVID-19 Is Different From The Delta Variant
Americans already have their hands full battling the COVID-19 Delta variant. Nonetheless, we are now likely going to also be facing the newest variant, Omicron. -
How The COVID-19 Omicron Variant Got Its Name
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in charge of naming COVID-19 variants, including Omicron. Here's how the organization came up with the name. -
How Is The COVID-19 Omicron Variant Impacting Travel?
Several countries, including the United States, have started implementing new travel restrictions. Here's how that may affect you. -
What Does Joe Biden Really Think Of The COVID-19 Omicron Variant?
In an effort to prepare Americans for Omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant, President Joe Biden delivered remarks with a message promoting vigilance and calm. -
How Severe Is The Omicron Variant Of COVID-19?
The World Health Organization (WHO) classified a new variant, Omicron, as a variant of concern, and many are wondering how severe this new strain is. -
The Real Reason There Are Concerns Over Merck's New COVID-19 Pill
Some experts have raised concerns over Merck's new COVID-19 pill as it awaits emergency use authorization or denial from the FDA. -
How Many People In The US Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
Where does the U.S. currently stand with vaccination rates now that we're approaching the end of 2021, and what factors may be contributing to these numbers? -
Is The Omicron Variant Of COVID-19 More Contagious?
A new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, was first discovered in South Africa and classified as a variant of concern on November 26, 2021. Just how contagious is it? -
The Omicron COVID-19 Variant: Everything We Know So Far
A new COVID-19 strain, B.1.1.529 or Omicron, has been announced as a variant of concern. Here's what scientists know about the newly identified variant. -
How Much Have COVID-19 Cases In Children Really Increased?
COVID-19 cases are once again trending upwards ahead of the holiday season, especially among children. -
Should Everyone Get A COVID-19 Booster Shot?
Wondering if you qualify for a COVID-19 booster shot? Here's why the CDC has changed its recommendations regarding who should get a booster. -
The FDA Now Says That All Adults Can Get These COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
As of Friday, November 19, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized two types of COVID-19 booster shots to all adults 18 and older. -
Is There A Threat Of A Flu Pandemic That's Deadlier Than COVID-19?
The National Academy of Medicine warns that a future flu pandemic may end up being even deadlier than COVID-19, killing as many as 33 million people. -
Why Experts Say COVID-19 Cases May Surge This Winter
Dozens of lawmakers are now pushing for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order for travelers to fly within the U.S. -
Doctors Reveal How The COVID-19 Pandemic Will Come To An End
Experts suggest that the end of the pandemic will be determined by a status downgrade to an epidemic, where the virus would likely reemerge seasonally. -
Does Being Underweight Increase Your COVID-19 Risk?
Underweight COVID-19 patients were 20% more likely to be hospitalized compared to patients with a healthy weight, and more prone to secondary infections. -
What You Need To Know About Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill
The experimental antiviral COVID-19 drug from Pfizer is a protease inhibitor that is designed to prevent the virus from replicating inside of cells. -
Where Is The Best Place To Get Your Child The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Thankfully, vaccines are becoming available to young children both at pharmacies and pediatrician offices alike -- but where should parents turn first?
