COVID-19

While the numbers are small relative to numbers reported in Europe or in the U.S., they are the highest since the first big outbreak of COVID-19 in the central city of Wuhan in early 2020.

Two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. Now there's talk that we may be approaching a new stage for SARS-CoV-2. Let's unpack the word "endemic."

The No. 2 men's tennis player will not be allowed to enter the United States because he remains unvaccinated from COViD-19.

Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has become one of the world's most compelling voices urging better consideration of Africa's people — especially women.

More than half of U.S. households have ordered at-home COVID-19 tests to be shipped to their homes. Now they can get more.

Health care experts say that confirmed deaths represent a fraction of the true number of deaths due to COVID because of limited testing.

After recovering from their initial illness, COVID-19 patients can sometimes suffer serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes — even up to a year later. New research quantifies the risk.

Stay up to date with everything COVID-19 related at Coronavirus Central.

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With the change in protocol, league players and staff will no longer have to wear face coverings at NFL facilities, regardless of their vaccination status.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines last week, loosening mask mandates.