Covid 19
These People Lost Their Hearing After COVID Months Ago. They Still Haven’t Fully Recovered.
There’s no definitive proof that COVID is causing hearing loss, but based on what researchers know about other viruses’ effects on the auditory system, it’s not an unreasonable connection to make.
Katie Camero
Woody Harrelson Made COVID Conspiracy Jokes In His Bizarre And Ramble-Y "SNL" Monologue
A very bizarre moment altogether.
Ryan Schocket
That Viral Op-Ed About Masks Is Based On Flawed Research, Frustrated Experts Say
“An intervention that you don't use correctly probably won't work well.”
Katie Camero
What The End Of COVID’s Public Health Emergency Status Really Means
You might pay more for tests and treatments, although vaccines are still free (for now).
Katie Camero
Why "Thanks Pfizer" Memes Are Going Viral
“I haven't been the same since I got da jabby jabby. now i only do the stankiest of legs.”
Katie Camero
The FDA Is Considering A New Plan To Make COVID Vaccines A Lot More Like Your Annual Flu Shot
In a decision that could come this week, the FDA is looking to step away from the confusing array of COVID shots and boosters that are currently recommended and create an easier-to-understand schedule.
Amanda Gardner
Long COVID Might Ruin Booze For You
“I just really, really struggled if I had one drink. I would wake up so hungover, terrible headaches, and super tired. It was so bizarre.”
Katie Camero
Face Masks Are Still A Good Idea. Here Are The Best Ones To Stock Up On.
Cloth, KN95 and more types of masks that can help protect against Covid-19, whether you're traveling or gathering.
11 Health Moments In 2022 That Were Honestly Kind Of Good In A Silver-Lining Way
When it comes to health, 2022 was intense, to say the least. Even though there were outbreaks of RSV, flu, mpox, and more COVID, there was some good news this year.
Fjolla Arifi
Some COVID Travel Rules Are Changing In January. Here’s What You Need To Know.
The new rule comes as China experiences a surge in COVID cases, which US officials believe is not being adequately reported to other nations.
Katie Camero
Masks May Be Necessary Again. Here’s Why.
With SARS-CoV-2, RSV, flu, and other germs circulating, experts emphasize that masks do protect you — and it’s probably a good idea to start wearing them again in certain circumstances.
Tina Donvito
The White House Will Once Again Send Americans Free COVID Tests
Each household will be able to order four tests that will begin shipping next week.
Pocharapon Neammanee
If You Think The Pandemic Is Over, You May Be Part Of The Problem
The reality is that COVID is here to stay. We need to come to terms with the unknowns and potential curveballs ahead.
Katie Camero
The Filming Of “Wednesday” Has Been Branded “Highly Irresponsible” And “Disrespectful” After Jenna Ortega Revealed A Controversial Behind-The-Scenes Fact
Jenna’s experience is also being viewed as an example of “grind culture.”
Stephanie Soteriou
People In China Are Demanding The End Of Strict COVID Restrictions After 10 People Died In A Fire
Protests and vigils have been reported in multiple cities and universities — a mass public movement that’s rare in China.
Ade Onibada
10 People Died In An Apartment Fire In Xinjiang. Their Doors Were Locked From The Outside Because Of Covid Restrictions.
China’s stringent stay-at-home orders may have prevented victims from escaping the burning building, critics say.
Steffi Cao
17 Anti-Vaxxer Posts That Catapulted Me Back To 2020 In The Worst Way Possible
These people are a danger to society, in more ways than one.
Daniella Emanuel
More Than 800 Passengers Got COVID On A Cruise Ship, Which Then Let People Off In Australia
The cases are all mild or asymptomatic.
Kelsey Weekman
No, The Pandemic Isn’t Really Over. Here’s Why.
“Whether or not the pandemic part of this is over is irrelevant. COVID is here to stay.”
Katie Camero
Here’s How People With Chronic Conditions Feel About Bill Hader Being The Only Celebrity Wearing A Mask At The Emmys
“He was there just trying to survive, and yet many of us were celebrating him as if he was making a statement.”
Katie Camero
Here’s What May Be Happening Every Time You Get COVID
“Getting hit with a baseball bat once is better than getting hit five times,” one expert said.
Katie Camero
Do You Really Need This New Omicron Booster? Here’s What Experts Say.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves again: A new COVID booster that targets the latest variants is ready for your arm.
Katie Camero
Moderna Is Suing Pfizer And BioNTech, Alleging They Stole mRNA Technology For COVID Vaccines
The girls are fighting!
David Mack
Life Expectancy Dropped In Every State And DC In 2020. Here’s What That Means.
The declines in life expectancy we’re seeing are actually “historically unprecedented,” one expert said.
Katie Camero
These Tweets Show Just How Mad Public Health Experts Are About The CDC’s New COVID Guidelines
The CDC recently relaxed its COVID guidelines involving quarantines, screening tests, and social distancing. That’s a terrible idea, some experts say, given that over 400 people die from the disease every day.
Katie Camero
"It Was Too Expensive To Just Throw Away": 17 Pandemic Purchases That People Are Having Buyer's Remorse Over
"I only used it for the summer of 2020 and haven’t touched it in a good year. RIP."
Fabiana Buontempo
Tell Me About The Pandemic Purchase You Made That You Now Really Regret
Tell me about it!
Fabiana Buontempo
A Man Who Attacked An Asian Family Inside A Sam's Club Because He Blamed Them For COVID Was Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison
Jose Gomez, 21, pleaded guilty to three counts of committing a hate crime after punching the father in the face while holding a knife and then slashing the face of the 6-year-old son.
Clarissa-Jan Lim
Joe Biden Has COVID And The Tweets About Kamala Harris Taking Over Are Here
"Kamala putting her sneakers on."
Steffi Cao
President Joe Biden Has Tested Positive For COVID
The president has mild symptoms and has begun taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Nidhi Prakash
