COVID-19

COVID’s Long Haul: Virus Lingers in Blood Years After Infection

Debi Johnson

Summary: SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can persist in the blood and tissue of some patients for up to ...

San Antonio doctors emphasize importance of precautions against respiratory viruses

Debi Johnson

SAN ANTONIO – March marks four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and doctors across San Antonio are ...

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

Debi Johnson

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, ...

CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks and testing in new 2024 recommendations

Debi Johnson

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that it would wind down much of its remaining guidance specifically ...

Post-COVID, depression, anxiety-related prescriptions see major uptick

Debi Johnson

How long should anxiety be treated with medication? Dr. Mattu answered a commonly asked question regarding how long someone should ...

Research suggests COVID-19 affects brain age and IQ score

Debi Johnson

Ziyad Al-Aly is chief of research and development at VA St. Louis Health Care System and a clinical epidemiologist at Washington University ...

Underlying Cause of Long COVID “Brain Fog” Discovered

Debi Johnson

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about Long COVID’s neurological effects, including brain fog and cognitive decline. By identifying blood ...

Long COVID research hasn’t yet produced results, as millions suffer

Debi Johnson

Long COVID patients testify on Capitol Hill for more support The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions heard ...

Possible measles case in Clermont County, health officials report

Debi Johnson

The potential case follows the state’s first confirmed cases of measles and mumps  Clermont County Public Health is investigating a ...

Largest COVID-19 study finds link between vaccine & heart, brain disorders

Debi Johnson

The latest COVID-19 vaccine study is providing answers to one of the most asked questions since the vaccines were introduced: ...