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People wearing masks amidst rising concerns about the new, highly mutated COVID variant JN.1, as seen in Kolkata, India, on Dec. 27, 2023. BA.2.86, a close ancestor of JN.1, may cause more severe disease, according to two new studies published Monday.
Health
New, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest
By Erin PraterJanuary 8, 2024
Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
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Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2024
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.
Health
Highly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing
By Erin PraterJanuary 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.
Health
‘Pirola’ JN.1 is the probable future of the COVID pandemic, experts warn—but you didn’t hear it from the WHO
By Erin PraterJanuary 4, 2024
Soaring COVID and flu cases, described as ‘moderately severe’ in number, are prompting hospitals to restore mask mandates
Health
Soaring COVID and flu cases, described as ‘moderately severe’ in number, are prompting hospitals to restore mask mandates
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2024
Artistic rendering of a COVID-19 pathogen
Health
COVID-19 variant JN.1 symptoms: Is ‘Pirola’ different from other Omicron spawn?
By Erin PraterDecember 28, 2023
"Pirola" JN.1, a highly mutated COVID strain, is the wildcard in this season's winter respiratory disease forecast, experts say.
Health
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
By Erin PraterDecember 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."
Health
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
By Erin PraterDecember 20, 2023
COVID-19 v. Flu: A ‘much more serious threat,’ new study into long-term risks concludes
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COVID-19 v. Flu: A ‘much more serious threat,’ new study into long-term risks concludes
By Carolyn BarberDecember 14, 2023
Costumers outside The Pavilion End pub, near St. Paul's Cathedral in the City of London, UK.
Retail
London’s Christmas party scene is bouncing back like it’s 2019
By Ellie Harmsworth and BloombergDecember 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.
Health
Forget the ‘tripledemic.’ The U.S. is headed for a ‘syndemic’ this winter—and experts warn we’re not prepared
By Erin PraterDecember 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
Commentary
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 BarberNovember 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.
Health
The World Health Organization is investigating mysterious cases of pneumonia among Chinese children. Here’s what you need to know
By Erin PraterNovember 22, 2023
Another round of free COVID tests is being made available to U.S. households ahead of a potential holiday surge in cases
Health
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 PressNovember 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.
Health
These 4 lethal viruses could fuel the next pandemic, new research says. What they are—and how the world can prepare
By Erin PraterNovember 10, 2023
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