COVID-19
News related to the outbreak, impact and efforts to combat the novel coronavirus COVID-19
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CDC recommends Americans 6 months and older to get updated COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Boosters set to roll out as CDC emphasizes Long COVID prevention, while President Biden encourages nationwide vaccine uptake.
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting prevalent variants
Newly authorized vaccines designed to bolster protection against severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death, include a component for Omicron variant XBB.1.5.
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371 defendants face criminal charges as DOJ unveils nationwide action against COVID-19 fraud
Attorney General Merrick Garland: "The COVID-19 public health emergency may have ended, but the Justice Department’s work to identify and prosecute those who stole pandemic relief funds is far from over."
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New study links COVID-19 to higher likelihood of high blood pressure
Research in New York City academic health system reveals association between COVID-19 and hypertension development.
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NIH commences phase 2 long COVID treatment trials, HHS establishes long COVID research office
NIH: "Treatments will include drugs, biologics, medical devices, and other therapies" and are "designed to evaluate multiple treatments simultaneously."
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White House launches new Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy office
The office will be led by Major Gen. (ret) Paul Friedrichs, who has served as the Pentagon's Joint Staff Surgeon.
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HHS suspends funds to Wuhan lab over failure to provide COVID-related research
The NIH has concluded that the lab "likely violated protocols of the NIH regarding biosafety" and did not comply with federal regulations.
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CDC approves new RSV vaccines for people 60 and older
The new vaccines from GSK and Pfizer are expected to be available this fall.
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Biden revokes COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federal workers and air travel
The Homeland Security Department and the U.S. Health and Human Services Department have also announced an end to vaccine requirements.
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