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Coronavirus Resource Center

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These 10 charts show you vaccination and virus trends in our state and nation

These 10 charts show you vaccination and virus trends in our state and nation

  • Associated Press, Lee Digital Content Center

See for yourself how and where vaccinations are ramping up, plus how COVID-19 deaths are trending in your state and across the nation. Note: With the decline in public testing sites and rise in unreported home tests, infection rates are widely believed to be undercounted.

When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? 4 essential reads on past pandemics and what the future could bring

When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? 4 essential reads on past pandemics and what the future could bring

  • Maggie Villiger, Senior Science + Technology Editor

No one can see the future, but these experts offer insights about what’s reasonable to expect.

5 tips to help preschoolers with special needs during the pandemic

5 tips to help preschoolers with special needs during the pandemic

  • Michele L. Stites, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, and Susan Sonnenschein, Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

The pandemic and shifts to virtual learning have set many children back academically. It can be particularly challenging for children with disabilities.

Virus Q&A: Answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines, travel and more

Virus Q&A: Answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines, travel and more

  • The Associated Press
These 10 charts show you vaccination and virus trends in our state and nation

These 10 charts show you vaccination and virus trends in our state and nation

  • Associated Press, Lee Digital Content Center

See for yourself how and where vaccinations are ramping up, plus how COVID-19 infections and deaths still persist in most states.

Stay home or work sick? Omicron poses a conundrum

Stay home or work sick? Omicron poses a conundrum

  • By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writers

As the raging omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation, millions of those whose jobs don't provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck.

Watch now: Video guides

FDA: Rapid tests are not as effective at detecting omicron

FDA: Rapid tests are not as effective at detecting omicron

    The Food and Drug Administration warns that rapid antigen tests appear less sensitive to omicron and therefore worse at detecting it. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

    Fact Check: “Flurona” Isn’t A Medical Diagnosis

    Fact Check: “Flurona” Isn’t A Medical Diagnosis

      This is how health care workers test for the flu and COVID-19. When you get both, at the same time, its called a co-infection. But this time, media has latched on to a nickname: "flurona."

      Watch Now: Is the pandemic nearly over?

      Watch Now: Is the pandemic nearly over?

        Omicron infections seem to be less severe; does this mean the pandemic is nearly over? With vaccinations and a less virulent variant, many believe so. Source by: Stringr

        Watch Now: Is omicron worse for kids?

        Watch Now: Is omicron worse for kids?

          The latest variant, omicron, has produced a worrisome rise in hospitalizations amongst children. Source by: Stringr

          Watch Now: Do cloth masks work against omicron?

          Watch Now: Do cloth masks work against omicron?

            Cloths masks are not effective against the highly contagious omicron variant. According to health officials, here are the face masks that offer the most protection against the omicron variant. Source by: Stringr 

            Delta Variant and Schools: Concern Continues for Children’s Safety

            Delta Variant and Schools: Concern Continues for Children’s Safety

              There is considerable concern that those not eligible for the vaccine, kids younger than 12, are at major risk of contraction. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

              Safe at home

              With precautions, swim lessons for unvaccinated children can be safe

              With precautions, swim lessons for unvaccinated children can be safe

                The American Academy of Pediatrics says it's OK to enroll unvaccinated children in swim lessons as long as some extra precautions are taken.

                COVID-19 travel trips for people with weakened immune systems

                COVID-19 travel trips for people with weakened immune systems

                  Measures such as wearing a mask are important for immunocompromised travelers who may not have had a normal response to a COVID-19 vaccine.

                  Nervous about resuming activities? How to manage COVID transition anxiety

                  Nervous about resuming activities? How to manage COVID transition anxiety

                    With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, some are hesitant to do things they had looked forward to doing post-vaccine. It's called COVID transition anxiety.

                    How to line up rent aid — and a backup plan

                    How to line up rent aid — and a backup plan

                      Congress has appropriated more than $46 billion in emergency assistance to help cover back rent and utilities owed by struggling renters. But …

                      Don’t delay mammograms whether you’ve received COVID-19 vaccine or not

                      Don’t delay mammograms whether you’ve received COVID-19 vaccine or not

                        Regardless of whether you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, you should come in for your scheduled mammogram.

                        How to beat the stuck-at-home blues — from improving air quality to a reno project you can actually finish

                        How to beat the stuck-at-home blues — from improving air quality to a reno project you can actually finish

                          Here are a few great ways to make dealing with cabin fever a little easier.

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