Covid

A new report defines chronic illness related to the infection as one that lasts at least three months, without symptoms or the need for confirmatory testing.

Across California, the presence of COVID in wastewater has reached an all-time high, for the first time since February.

A key COVID trend in the West is reaching “high” levels, according to the CDC, and the new LB. 1 variant is gaining traction.

The risk of severe headaches is worse with COVID than with the flu. Both diseases are viral infections that cause symptoms such as cough, fever, and sore throat.

Stephen Smith, a young activist running in West Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, has turned his on-the-ground operation into a “coronavirus crisis reaction team. “Smith, 40, has already hurt the U. S. senator.

COVID-19 wastewater virus in Arkansas increased from “minimal” to “moderate” to “high” from June 8 to June 22. . .

As summer approaches, new types appear on the horizon.

The strain is “very, very similar” to this year’s JN. 1 variant.

Responses to a guest essay claiming the pandemic is likely due to a lab leak. Also: the problems with President Biden’s symbols; “Unwanted commissions” in restaurants.

An expert organization convened through national academies has proposed a common definition of long Covid. This definition can be beneficial for researchers, clinicians, and patients.