Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or Covid-19. Source: CNN
The US is heading into a harrowing phase of the pandemic, health experts say
As the Omicron variant continues to grip the US, some children’s hospitals are once again seeing a rise in admissions fueled by the most contagious strain of coronavirus yet. Source: CNN
Opinion: Why I cried when I found out I had Covid
As soon as I got the call last week, I cried. Source: CNN
Biden issues proclamation revoking southern Africa travel restrictions
President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation Tuesday revoking a proclamation put in place last month that enacted travel restrictions on eight southern African nations, including South Africa, as the Omicron variant began to spread. Source: CNN
'I'm quite worried': Doctor reacts to new CDC guidance
Brown University’s Associate Dean of Public Health Dr. Megan Ranney voices her concerns over the CDC’s new guidance which recommends five days of isolatiing instead of 10 for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 but are asymptomatic. Source: CNN
Coronavirus finds a new niche: kids
A five-fold increase in pediatric admissions in New York City this month. Close to double the numbers admitted in Washington, DC. And nationwide, on average, pediatric hospitalizations are up 35% in just the past week. Source: CNN
US government should consider vaccination requirement for domestic travel, Fauci says
The US government should consider requiring people to be vaccinated to fly domestically, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday. Source: CNN
More than 2,500 flights canceled Monday
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