The administration set out to turn the diagnosis into a "teachable moment" and dispel any notion of a crisis.
Families across the U.S. are fearing the return of a pandemic scourge that could sideline teachers, close school buildings and force remote learning.
Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold.
The president and first lady are scheduled to travel on Monday to Kentucky, where deadly floods in the eastern part of the state killed dozens of people.
The head of the CDC has announced a shake-up of the agency, intended to make it more nimble amid criticisms of its response to COVID-19 and monkeypox.
Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech, accusing its main competitors of copying the mRNA technology behind its coronavirus vaccine.
The U.S. has authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today's most common omicron strain. Shots could begin within days.
The FDA’s authorization of the reformulated COVID-19 booster shots represents a major step in the effort to get more Americans boosted.
Health officials say the recent case of polio in New York state and the presence of poliovirus in the municipal wastewater suggests that hundreds more could already be infected with the disease.
Even if you're exhausted from pandemic-related vaccinations, it's still important to stay up to date on all of your shots.
Rapid tests can be an incredibly useful tool for early detection of COVID-19. Unfortunately, they sometimes leave people with more questions than answers.
Nearly 6 million Americans have taken Paxlovid for free, courtesy of the federal government. The Pfizer pill has helped prevent many people infected with COVID-19 from being hospitalized or dying. But the government plans to stop footing the bill within months.
It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache. Or a fever, congestion and fatigue. Could it be COVID, the flu or RSV? The only way to know for sure: Get tested.
