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Health Sep 12

Why public health experts are concerned about BA.2.86, the latest COVID-19 variant

By Suresh V. Kuchipudi, The Conversation

Health Jan 17

People wearing masks walk next to COVID-19 testing site in New York
What to know about XBB.1.5, a new and highly transmissible COVID-19 subvariant

The XBB.1.5 subvariant — nicknamed ‘Kraken’ — is arguably the most genetically rich and most transmissible SARS-CoV-2 omicron subvariant yet.

By Sameer Elsayed, The Conversation

World Jan 07

Russian strike during 36-hour Orthodox Christmas ceasefire, in Bakhmut
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News Wrap: Russia shells Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine during cease-fire

In our news wrap Saturday, fighting continued in eastern Ukraine despite a Russia-ordered cease fire for Orthodox Christmas, a Virginia teacher’s condition is improving after a 6-year-old student shot her at school, a federal appeals court struck down a ban…

Nation Dec 31

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The highs and lows that defined the news of 2022

As we wrap up 2022, we take a look back at some of the biggest moments that shaped the past year, and how the PBS NewsHour covered them.

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Sarah Clune Hartman, Claire Mufson

Health Nov 25

People receive their second COVID-19 boosters in Waterford, Michigan
After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges amid holiday season

The omicron variant is driving U.S. COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just in time for the holiday season.

By Laura Ungar, Associated Press

Sep 13

Should I get the new COVID-19 booster? Here’s what you need to know

By Dan Cooney, Matt Rasnic

Experts say they are concerned that COVID-19 cases and deaths may rise in the coming months as colder weather forces gatherings back inside. Here’s a look at what we know about the new boosters and when you should seek one…

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Sep 06

Updated COVID-19 booster shots are now available. Here’s what you need to know

By Prakash Nagarkatti, Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation

The reformulated vaccines are specifically tailored to combat the two most prevalent omicron subvariants: BA.4 and BA.5.

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Sep 02

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Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses approval of updated COVID booster shots that target omicron

Americans twelve and older should be able to start getting updated boosters for COVID within days. The CDC and FDA approved new Pfizer and Moderna shots that will hopefully provide more protection against the latest variants this coming winter. Dr.

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Sep 01

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CDC advisors endorse new boosters to fight omicron variant of COVID-19

By Geoff Bennett

Americans could start getting doses of new COVID shots as early as next week. The government says the boosters to fight omicron are key to protecting against severe illness this winter. But questions remain over how effective these shots will…

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Aug 31

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News Wrap: FDA authorizes omicron boosters, inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized two updated COVID-19 boosters to target the omicron strain of the virus, life expectancy in the U.S. fell to just over 76 years as the pandemic continued to take…

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