Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...
The aftereffects of the covid-19 pandemic have dissipated over time, but not entirely. Research out today shows that a sizeable number of Americans continue to struggle with symptoms tied to long ...
(WAND) - The COVID-19 pandemic is officially over, but the Centers for Disease Control estimates 20 million Americans are still living with a condition known as long COVID. "That's about the same ...
Ali knew something was wrong with her body. She’d always been an active Vermonter and a full-time nurse. But in 2024, she began experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain or sheer exhaustion after ...
As the Biden administration rolled out a $350 billion bailout of state and local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials stressed how the huge pile of money would address urgent needs ...
The long-term illness impacting some people who suffered a COVID-19 infection, known as long COVID, could cost OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries a total of $135 ...