Tag Archives: COVID-19 News

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Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available

The CDC now recommends an updated COVID-19 booster. The updated COVID-19 booster is developed to more effectively protect against the latest viral variants, including Omicron BA.4 and BA.5, the dominant virus strains in the United...

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Free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 test ordering ends 9/2/2022

Ordering through the government program through USPS will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests. Right now, every home in the U.S. is eligible to...

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COVID-19 Treatments & Medications

Treatments for COVID-19 are now widely available. If you test positive and are an older adult or someone who is at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, treatment may be available. Contact a healthcare provider right away...

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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for use in adults ages 18 and older. The vaccine can be used as another pimary series option for adults ages 18 and older. It will be available for use in the coming weeks and is an important tool in...

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At-Home COVID Test Expiration Extension

iHealth Test Kit Expiration Date Extended As of July 8th, 2022, the FDA has extended the shelf-life of iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests from 6 to 12 months. Please use the tool on the iHealth website for details or to look up new...

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Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have...

Now Available: Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or...

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