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Even vaccinated people without symptoms will need to get a COVID-19 test after exposure to someone with the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say in yet another change to the guidelines. Back in March, the CDC updated its recommendations to say that fully vaccinated people did not need to get a […]
The new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mask guidelines now say that fully vaccinated people should still wear face coverings in some circumstances and in some areas of the country. People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear a face mask indoors if they’re in a part of the country with a “substantial […]
As the U.S. enters another COVID-19 surge, Lizzo has an important message for her fans: Keep social distancing because the pandemic is not over. “Hey, this is a public service announcement, I’m just putting this out here right now,” the Grammy-winning rapper said in a video on her Instagram. “I don’t care who you are—you […]
A large study published this month adds to the concerning body of research on COVID-19 complications and health effects. According to the new research that includes data for more than 70,000 patients in the U.K., half of all people hospitalized with COVID-19 will be diagnosed with at least one complication. For the study, published in […]
What do healthy nails even look like? If you use your hands a ton, you might get a good glimpse at your nails pretty often. You may notice something like a snagged nail when texting and blow it off for future you to worry about (relatable). But it’s worth making sure your nails look healthy […]
One question that might be on people’s minds as they tune into the Tokyo Olympics: Are Olympic athletes vaccinated? When it comes to Team USA, a significant number of athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics are unvaccinated against COVID-19, the chief medical director of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) revealed in a press […]
Can my kids go back to playing sports or doing other group activities outdoors? Should they take any particular precautions? Dr. Omer: It depends on the activity. I think for most activities they can remove the mask right now. This might change if there’s a change in infection rates. Dr. Smith: This will also depend […]
If you skipped a doctor’s visit or regular screening procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. But legendary singer Patti LaBelle would like you to book that overdue appointment ASAP. “I lost three sisters and a great friend to cancer before they turned 50,” LaBelle tells SELF. “My sisters died of colon cancer and […]
Due to the spread of the delta coronavirus variant, vaccinated people may still want to mask up in some scenarios at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Anthony Fauci, M.D., said this week. The official guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for fully vaccinated people is that they don’t need to […]
The delta coronavirus variant is still responsible for most COVID-19 cases in the U.S., but the lambda variant is now also causing concern. First identified in Peru, the lambda variant was just detected at a Houston hospital. Houston Methodist Hospital network, which includes a large system of hospitals and care centers in Texas, confirmed its […]
The universal use of masks in school will continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at a time when young kids cannot get the vaccines, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said in new interim guidelines. So, when kids go back to school in the fall, they should wear face masks—as should all staff […]
Star U.S. tennis player Cori “Coco” Gauff tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to skip the Games this year. Gauff, 17, made the announcement on social media this past weekend. “I am so disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for COVID and won’t be able to play in the Olympic […]
U.S. gymnast Kara Eaker tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin, the New York Times reports. At first, very few details about the case were been made public—including the name of the gymnast who tested positive. Officials identified the gymnast as an alternate on the U.S. women’s gymnastics […]
There’s good news on the horizon for parents of unvaccinated kids: Regulators anticipate that COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12 will be available in a matter of months—potentially before the end of the year. This week, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said that COVID-19 vaccines could be granted emergency use authorization (EUA) […]
That’s why it’s a good idea to first think about the situation in your destination area and whether or not the purpose of your travel warrants taking the risks there. “In a low-risk area, the purpose of the visit matters less,” Dr. Liao says. “But in a high-risk area, the bar is higher and you […]