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With COVID testing at all-time lows, wastewater is now the best and quickest way to gauge the growth of the virus, experts say. Other indicators, like hospitalizations and deaths, only reflect the most severe cases and lag by several weeks.

Highly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing

January 5, 2024

The new, highly mutated COVID variant JN.1—dubbed “Pirola” by volunteer variant trackers—has achieved global dominance. And like Omicron, it came flying out of left field. It could represent the next chapter of the COIVD pandemic.

‘Pirola’ JN.1 is the probable future of the COVID pandemic, experts warn—but you didn’t hear it from the WHO

January 4, 2024

Soaring COVID and flu cases, described as ‘moderately severe’ in number, are prompting hospitals to restore mask mandates

Soaring COVID and flu cases, described as ‘moderately severe’ in number, are prompting hospitals to restore mask mandates

By Mike Stobbe and The Associated Press

January 4, 2024

Artistic rendering of a COVID-19 pathogen

COVID-19 variant JN.1 symptoms: Is ‘Pirola’ different from other Omicron spawn?

December 28, 2023

"Pirola" JN.1, a highly mutated COVID strain, is the wildcard in this season's winter respiratory disease forecast, experts say.

JN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

December 23, 2023

A teacher from a drawing academy is painting posters to raise awareness about the ongoing surge of the JN.1 COVID variant, which is spreading in the Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Goa, in Mumbai, India, on Dec. 19. The World Health Organization declared JN.1 a "variant of interest" on Dec. 19, second only in alert level to "variant of concern."

JN.1, the WHO’s newest ‘variant of interest,’ has spiked COVID wastewater levels to all-time highs in some countries. What you need to know about the ‘Pirola’ offshoot

December 20, 2023

COVID-19 v. Flu: A ‘much more serious threat,’ new study into long-term risks concludes

COVID-19 v. Flu: A ‘much more serious threat,’ new study into long-term risks concludes

By Carolyn Barber

December 14, 2023

Costumers outside The Pavilion End pub, near St. Paul's Cathedral in the City of London, UK.

London’s Christmas party scene is bouncing back like it’s 2019

By Ellie Harmsworth and Bloomberg

December 13, 2023

EMTs transfer a patient in the busy ambulance bay at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Md., on Dec. 12. The hospital is operating at above its normal capacity because of a surge in a variety of illnesses like RSV, flu, and COVID.

Forget the ‘tripledemic.’ The U.S. is headed for a ‘syndemic’ this winter—and experts warn we’re not prepared

December 1, 2023

Inside long COVID’s war on the body: Researchers are trying to find out whether the virus has the potential to cause cancer

Inside long COVID’s war on the body: Researchers are trying to find out whether the virus has the potential to cause cancer

By Carolyn Barber

November 23, 2023

A medical worker inoculates children with the BCG vaccine in Chongqing, China, in April 2023. While the WHO seeks additional information on clusters of respiratory illness and pneumonia among children in northern China, it recommends that Chinese citizens obtain recommended vaccinations, maintain distance from those who are ill, stay home when sick, wear masks “as appropriate,” ensure good ventilation, wash their hands, and obtain medical care as needed.

The World Health Organization is investigating mysterious cases of pneumonia among Chinese children. Here’s what you need to know

November 23, 2023

Another round of free COVID tests is being made available to U.S. households ahead of a potential holiday surge in cases

Another round of free COVID tests is being made available to U.S. households ahead of a potential holiday surge in cases

By Amanda Seitz and The Associated Press

November 20, 2023

Regardless of which pathogen ends up fueling the next global health crisis—Ebola, Marburg, SARS, Nipah, Machupo, or something else—they’re all worthy of attention, authors of a new report maintain.

These 4 lethal viruses could fuel the next pandemic, new research says. What they are—and how the world can prepare

November 10, 2023

The new normal in U.S. schools is unsustainable–and inaction could cost $28 trillion

The new normal in U.S. schools is unsustainable–and inaction could cost $28 trillion

November 3, 2023

A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients

A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients

October 16, 2023

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