Yasmeen Abutaleb

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Fauci plans to step down in December after half a century in government

Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s preeminent infectious-disease expert, became the face of the coronavirus pandemic response under two presidents.

Fauci says he will retire from government post by the end of Biden’s term

Anthony S. Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, has served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984.

Florida doctors say they can now order pediatric vaccines

White House and DeSantis dispute whether the governor reversed himself under pressure.

Top Biden health officials sound warning on rising covid infections

Those living in communities labeled yellow and orange urged to consider wearing masks, taking other steps to protect themselves.

Coronavirus wave this fall could infect 100 million, administration warns

The projections for fall and winter are part of a pitch for additional funding for vaccines, treatments and tests.

Duke’s Klotman under consideration as next NIH head

The White House s looking at least one other candidate in a process likely to play out over several weeks, say officials.

Biden administration boosts access to antivirals as covid cases rise

Many have struggled to get Paxlovid pills amid the latest wave of infections driven by the highly transmissible omicron subvariant BA.2.

A tale of many pandemics: In year three, a matter of status and access

At this precarious moment in the pandemic — with cases comparatively low but poised to rise again — the reality is that people are experiencing different pandemics depending on their job, health, socioeconomic status, housing and access to medical care…

Many say they’re confused about whether, when to get second booster

Federal health officials said those 50 and older could get the shot, while stopping short of recommending it.

White House unveils pandemic ‘reset’ plan, says shutdowns, school closures no longer necessary

But it remains unclear whether the administration can win support of Republican lawmakers for billions in new funding.