CDC urges Americans to "reconsider" travel to China over COVID surge, will require tests
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
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U.S. voices concern as China drops travel bans despite COVID surge
The fast-changing rules have fueled excitement and a boom in travel queries in China, but with hospitals overwhelmed, many other nations are imposing new restrictions.
China scrapping mandatory quarantining for people arriving from abroad
Residents reacted gleefully to the news and the travel industry began to prepare for an expected surge. But COVID cases have leaped as key pillars of China's broader containment policy have ended.
Long COVID: What scientists have learned about the symptoms
A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher each helped bring long COVID into the public's consciousness.
China's COVID-19 surge raises odds of new variants
Every new infection offers a chance for the coronavirus to mutate, and the virus is spreading rapidly in China.
Free COVID test orders have topped 10 million. Here's how to get yours.
The Biden administration reopened requests for four free tests per household through the U.S. Postal Service portal a week ago.
Life expectancy falls for second straight year, CDC reports
The CDC released final data showing that the American life expectancy rate has fallen back to what it was in 1996.
BF.7: What to know about the Omicron COVID variant
Although reports from China about this variant's characteristics are concerning, it doesn't appear to be growing too much elsewhere in the world.
"Explosion" of COVID cases in China not due to relaxed rules, WHO says
Despite official promises of a vaccine surge and calls for most of those infected to just ride it out, sudden policy changes have left many people nervous.
Senate passes annual defense spending bill
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
White House brings back free at-home COVID test orders
Every household will be able to order a total of four at-home COVID tests.
More than 90% of kids have had at least one bout with COVID, CDC says
The agency's "seroprevalence" estimate of how many kids have antibodies from a prior infection was recently updated through October.
Here's how to request free at-home COVID tests
Americans may order four at-home tests per household as part of the Biden administration's strategy to make tests accessible.
China accepts "no way to keep track" of COVID cases as strategy shifts
Official case numbers have been falling, but many in Beijing are still in near-panic mode despite government efforts to clarify the new policy.
Long COVID to blame for more than 3,500 deaths so far, CDC reports
Thousands of death certificates previously counted as COVID-19 fatalities were actually related to long COVID, researchers say — and the true number is likely higher.
Masks recommended again in NYC, LA and other cities as COVID cases climb
Around 14% of Americans now live in counties at "high" COVID-19 Community Levels, up from 5% last week.
China's strict zero-COVID policy replaced by chaos, confusion and risk
The rules have eased but Beijing's streets are still desolate because nobody's sure what's replaced them, and there's fear of a looming exit wave.
Updated COVID vaccines cleared for younger kids, but some will have to wait
The FDA says it is waiting for data to be submitted next year to clear shots for some of the youngest Pfizer vaccine recipients.
Senate report spotlights early COVID response missteps
The 242-page document is the latest to retrace early U.S. shortcomings to address the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.
China announces major easing of "zero-COVID" policy after protests
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
Paxlovid has been free so far. Next year, sticker shock awaits.
The government soon will stop paying for the COVID drug that has proved to be the most effective at keeping patients alive and out of the hospital.
Congress poised to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.
Real ID deadline for air travelers extended by 2 years
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family blocks vital surgery for infant over COVID-vaccinated blood
Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.
China fines former NBA star Jeremy Lin over "inappropriate" comments
Lin, born in California to parents from Taiwan, was the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.
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