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New Scientist on MSN · 13h

What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant

A new covid-19 variant called XEC may spread more easily than past variants, but current vaccines are still effective against it

USA Today · 2d

This dominant COVID-19 variant accounts for over 50% of cases, new CDC data shows

The COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 rose 12.7% and now makes up over 50% of COVID cases, the CDC Nowcast data tracker shows.

Seattle Times · 21h

New COVID-19 XEC variant circulating just before fall

Researchers indicate that the vaccine and booster shots should protect against the new variant. Here is what we know about the XEC variant and what you can do to stay healthy.

COVID pandemic started in Wuhan market animals

YAHOO!News · 13h

New study finds more evidence COVID-19 emerged from Wuhan market

A new study published in the journal Cell is supporting the theory that COVID-19 emerged from wildlife trade at Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China. Based on over 800 surface samples collected in early 2020,

The Washington Post · 1d

A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people

CNN on MSN · 1d

New analysis of samples from Wuhan animal market supports its role as a central site of early spread of Covid-19

After an in-depth analysis of the genetic material from hundreds of swabs taken from the walls, floors, machines and drains inside the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — a site that’s been described as an epicenter of early spread of Covid-19 — scientists say they now know exactly which species of animals were in the same area where investigators also found the most positive samples the virus that causes Covid-19.

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Be warned: Check your insurance before getting a COVID-19 vaccine this year

For those who are uninsured or under-insured, CDPH will have vaccine at its three CDPH Immunization Clinics. Walk-ins are ...

8hon MSN

More free COVID-19 tests are coming soon. Here's when and how to order them in Texas

The federal government will again be distributing free COVID-19 tests to U.S. households. Here's when and how to order them ...

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Get COVID-19, flu shots now, officials urge — coronavirus ‘not going away,’ flu ‘already looking serious’

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other officials got their own vaccinations Friday for both COVID-19 and the ...

The Daily Reflector3hOpinion

Ask the Doctors: Updated COVID-19 vaccine targets new variants

Q I had a COVID-19 vaccine in June 2023, so I’m overdue for another. I’ve heard there’s going to be an updated vaccine coming ...

15h

Former NYC COVID-19 czar admits attending sex, dance parties amid pandemic social distancing

The former New York City official in charge of the COVID-19 pandemic response has admitted to attending sex and dance parties ...

COVID-19, RSV, flu: Updated shots are available now in Oregon

Reformulated flu and COVID-19 shots are available to Oregonians starting this month. And an RSV vaccine — developed only last ...

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Free COVID-19 tests from federal government: When and how you can order them

To order the tests, visit COVIDtest.gov. Once ordered, the at-home tests will be shipped to homes for free. Each household ...

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Officials monitoring new COVID-19 variant

U.S. health officials are monitoring a new COVID variant, XEC, that has been identified in half the states in the country.

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