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CBS News on MSN · 2d

New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.

COVID-19 variant trackers are now closely watching the rise of a new virus variant called XEC, which has been spotted around the world and in half of states across the United States. Health officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.

USA Today · 1d

This dominant COVID-19 variant accounts for over 50% of cases, new CDC data shows

The COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 rose 12.7% and now makes up over 50% of COVID cases, the CDC Nowcast data tracker shows.

COVID Variants are Surging. Is It Time to Break Out the Face Masks Again?

The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines may help stem the tide of another wave — if people get immunized.

COVID pandemic started in Wuhan market animals

GB News on MSN · 8h

'Beyond reasonable doubt': Scientists say they have FINALLY discovered origins of Covid-19

A new scientific study has concluded that the Covid-19 pandemic originated in a Chinese animal market, putting to rest years of speculation and debate. Researchers from the United States and France analysed hundreds of genetic samples collected by Chinese authorities in 2020 from the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan.

The Washington Post · 1d

A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Scientists Shed Light on Wildlife Species at Origin of COVID-19 in Wuhan

Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood Market supports hypothesis that the COVID pandemic spread from animals there.

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Free at-home COVID tests will soon be available to order from the government once again

The federal government is partnering with the United States Postal Service again to provide free COVID-19 test kits to people ...

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COVID-19 is still spreading in Utah but new vaccines are available. Here’s what experts want you to do

Updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available. With another COVID-19 surge likely coming this winter, University of Utah experts ...

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COVID-19 cases are 'high' in Wisconsin, according to new CDC wastewater data

COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and across nearly half of the United States are at "high" and "very high" levels of activity at ...

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At-home COVID tests to be provided for free once again through the government and USPS

Free COVID-19 test kits can be ordered by people across the U.S. starting at the end of the month to prepare for the respiratory virus season.

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About half of Americans plan to skip COVID and flu shots. A doctor explains why that is "very concerning."

It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said ...

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Summer 2024 sees a COVID-19 infection surge

Former United States Surgeon General Jerome Adams said we are currently in the middle of the most significant summer COVID ...

USAID, MoHP and WHO conclude a two-year successful COVID-19 cooperation

The 16 of September marked the culmination of a significant collaboration initiative between the World Health Organization ...

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COVID-19 in babies and children

Know the symptoms of COVID-19 in children, what to do if your child appears sick and how to keep your family healthy.

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