The omicron subvariant BA.2.86 has been identified in at least seven states as of Sept. 13, according to outbreak.info, a platform that tracks data on COVID-19 variants and is supported by the CDC and other national research groups.
Category: Public Health
Why the CDC Has Recommended New Covid Boosters for All
As covid-19 hospitalizations tick upward with fall approaching, the CDC says it’s time for new boosters — and not only for those at highest risk of serious disease. Here are seven things you need to know.
Hospitals required to report gunshot victims in New Mexico
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released public health orders Sept. 8 outlining steps toward addressing two key issues: gun violence and the fentanyl crisis.
COVID-19, flu and RSV: What to know as fall begins
Healthcare leaders are closely watching respiratory virus trends heading into fall. Overall, there is a healthy dose of optimism that the U.S. won’t see the same levels of severe disease that strained hospitals nationwide last year, though it’s still t…
The CDC's dilemma in recommending the new COVID-19 booster
Members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will vote Sept. 12 on for whom the new COVID-19 vaccination will be recommended, but some critics say it should be only for older and immunocompromised populations, KFF Health News repor…
US halts virus-hunting research program amid concerns over outbreak risks
The Biden administration has halted a $125 million research program that aimed to collect and isolate thousands of exotic pathogens amid concerns from lawmakers and scientists that the research could trigger an accidental outbreak, The Washington Post …
CDC posts updates on flu shot, COVID-19: 2 notes
The CDC has started publishing weekly updates on respiratory viruses, with the latest focused on flu shot efficacy and the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant.
CDC Faces Dilemma Over Recommending New Covid Booster for All
Chances are, if you aren’t older, chronically ill, or obese, you don’t need a forthcoming covid vaccine to stay out of the hospital. But it probably wouldn’t hurt.
Admissions, masks & variants: 6 COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 hospital admissions are up almost 16 percent from the week prior, according to the CDC’s most recent data. Deaths due to the virus have also risen nearly 11 percent in the same time.
Admissions, masks & variants: 6 COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 hospital admissions are up almost 16 percent from the week prior, according to the CDC’s most recent data. Deaths due to the virus have also risen nearly 11 percent in the same time.
