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What Fauci sees coming with the BA.2 coronavirus subvariant in the U.S.

What Fauci sees coming with the BA.2 coronavirus subvariant in the U.S.

Anthony Fauci walks through what he predicts the BA.2 subvariant will do in the U.S., whether we will need boosters every four months and his advice for masking at indoor events.
by Ailsa Chang

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COVID cases rise slowly in Minnesota

COVID cases rise slowly in Minnesota

Minnesota ranks 18th in COVID-19 vaccination rate, but 2nd in rate of the percentage of those who are vaccinated who’ve gotten at least one booster.
by Craig Helmstetter and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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U.S. life expectancy falls for 2nd year in a row

U.S. life expectancy falls for 2nd year in a row

The pandemic drove U.S. life expectancy down again in 2021 even though life-saving vaccines were widely available.
by Rob Stein

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Why hasn't my daughter caught COVID? 2 factors likely protect her — and maybe you too

Why hasn't my daughter caught COVID? 2 factors likely protect her — and maybe you too

My 6-year-old has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at least four times and never tested positive. Many people fall into that category. Researchers have theories about why they've been able to ward it off.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Appeals court OKs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

Appeals court OKs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a rare win for the Biden administration at the New Orleans-based appellate court, where most of the active judges were nominated by Republican presidents.
by The Associated Press

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It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too

It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too

A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free.
by April Dembosky

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What to do if you test positive for COVID at this point in the pandemic

What to do if you test positive for COVID at this point in the pandemic

The coronavirus keeps evolving and so does the guidance for addressing it. As cases tick up in some parts of the country, here is the latest advice on everything from testing to treatment.
by Mary Louise Kelly

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Voices from Shanghai: The trials of living through a massive COVID lockdown

Voices from Shanghai: The trials of living through a massive COVID lockdown

China's lockdown and quarantine policy is testing the limits of the city of 26 million. Parents were separated from kids. And there's not enough staff for the elderly residents of care centers.
by Emily Feng

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Minnesota Legislature approves emergency $1M for bird flu

Minnesota Legislature approves emergency $1M for bird flu

The bill, which Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign soon, will help pay for testing materials, equipment and personnel. Lawmakers are expected to field requests for more money as the flu spreads.
by The Associated Press

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