COVID News

Currently, there are four approved mucosal vaccines in China, Iran, Russia, and India. China's vaccine, developed by CanSino Biologics, is a nasal vaccine.

One of the most recent omicron variants, dubbed "Centaurus" and BA.2.75, is a variant that the World Health Organization is monitoring.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved updated booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna, targeting the most common Omicron variants.

About 32% of registered nurses said they intend to leave patient care due to insufficient staffing, low pay and work support, and emotional struggle.

Long COVID symptoms can vary widely depending on underlying health conditions, as well as the severity of the virus. When should you seek medical attention?

While many Americans feel confident we've come out of the pandemic, health experts are warning of a surge this fall. Here's what you need to know.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued its formal recommendation for use of Pfizer and Moderna's new updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters.

With so much misinformation being spread about the COVID-19 vaccine, it is understandable that people who are pregnant may be wary about getting vaccinated.

You may have heard about COVID-19 rebound after Paxlovid. But the odds of rebounding may not be as high as you think.

As mask mandates disappear, the CDC says the percentage of people who need to mask is declining. Discover why, and when you still need to wear one.

Officials have announced that starting September 2, the U.S.'s free home COVID test kit program will be suspended until further notice due to a lack of funding.

Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that its rivals copied Moderna's groundbreaking mRNA technology in order to make their own COVID-19 vaccine.

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that COVID-19 boosters will be rolled out in a few weeks to those who want them.

Paxlovid is the drug of choice for staving off severe COVID-19. Learn about a study that says it may have limited effectiveness outside a certain age group.

As the saga of COVID-19 continues, more people are experiencing the lingering effects of "long COVID." Learn why this may not be as unusual as you think.

COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for the youngest of kids. Dr. Michael Daignault told HealthDigest what every parent needs to know.

Dr. Michael Daignault sat down with Health Digest to explain the differences in COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for children under 5.

Even with a previous infection, kids under 5 should get a COVID vaccine. Dr. Michael Daignault told Health Digest why this is important for parents to know.

Moderna and Pfizer may soon have new FDA-approved vaccines, in order to provide the public with more protection against COVID-19 and variants of the virus.

Paxlovid mouth may be one of the most unpleasant side effects. However, experts have weighed in on how you can alter the dreadful sense of taste.

New data related to COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU usage since 2020 reveals how these statistics have varied throughout the course of the pandemic.

As COVID-19 has evolved and more variants arrived, new research suggests the incubation period has shortened significantly, which is good news.

Experts have debated which of the COVID-19 strains would have the most number of cases. The results are in for the U.S., and the top strain may surprise you.

Changes will soon take place regarding vaccine access in the U.S. Here's where you can soon expect to get them, and where you may no longer be able to get them.

Current COVID apps are somewhat limited, and they don't regularly update to provide more detailed information, unlike weather apps.

In the United States, vaccination numbers continue to vary greatly by state, including rates of first-round vaccination versus completed two-dose vaccination.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 only nine days after President Joe Biden left isolation after his COVID-19 rebound infection.