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Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule
Enlarge this image The CDC has overhauled its COVID-19 isolation guidelines, saying the virus no longer represents the s...
Older U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend
Enlarge this image Comirnaty, a new Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination booster for COVID-19, is displayed at a pharmacy in Orla...
The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance
Enlarge this image Tested positive for COVID and wondering whether you should isolate? The Centers for Disease Control a...
JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know
Enlarge this image The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem fr...
Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family catches it?
Enlarge this image A street painting in Mumbai, India, reinforces the importance of masks amid a surge of COVID. The pho...
Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?
Enlarge this image Josie Norton for NPR Josie Norton for NPR We regularly answer frequently asked questions about the co...
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays
Enlarge this image After holiday shopping and celebrations, cases of respiratory illness are on the rise across the Unit...
