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It's a common dilemma in this summer of surging travel and surging COVID. If one member of a vacation party comes down with the virus, what steps can be taken to reduce the risk to others? -
The president will isolate through Tuesday, and if he tests negative, at that point he could resume a normal schedule on Wednesday. He has continued to work since testing positive on Thursday. -
President Biden had a slightly elevated temperature last night but his physician says that "his symptoms have improved" as he receives treatment after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. -
Paxlovid has been highly effective at reducing the risks of hospitalization and death, but some patients report a "Paxlovid rebound," in which the disease returns. -
The 79-year-old president "will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," a White House statement said. -
"Willing it away isn't going to work," physician scientist Dr. Eric Topol said of the BA.5 coronavirus variant. -
Researchers analyzed more than 1,000 human lung datasets associated with various lung conditions, specifically looking for gene expression patterns, inflammation signaling and cellular changes. The disease with the closest match is IPF. -
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Wednesday to continue holding teleconferenced public meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic. -
The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge. -
A 75-year-old woman became enmeshed in conspiracy theories about COVID. After she got infected, she rejected effective treatments and sought out black market drugs instead.
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