COVID-19

A Hotter World Means More Disease Outbreaks in Our Future

Extreme temperatures are fueling more encounters between people and pathogens.

Watch: These Scientists Are Trying to Stop Future Pandemic Threats

With Innovation, We Can Keep Reducing the Toll of COVID-19

The current levels of illness, deaths, and long COVID-19 warrant more aggressive action.

Hong Kong Cuts COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine to 3 Days

The policy taking effect Friday will be Hong Kong’s shortest quarantine for arrivals since the pandemic began

China's Hainan Beach Resort Expands COVID-19 Lockdowns

The capital of China's Hainan province has locked down its residents for 13 hours

Thousands Stranded in China Resort City Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

The restrictions came into force on Saturday morning, as authorities sought to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the city on tropical Hainan Island

PCR Tests Needed for the Beach in China's Tropical Getaway

The resort of Sanya, often called the "Hawaii of China," is ramping up COVID controls

Why Animals Are Less Vulnerable to Omicron

A new study reveals the virus is widespread among animals, but they're better protected against Omicron than humans

This Is the Phase of the Pandemic Where Life Returns To Normal

At the supermarket, work, schools, restaurants, sports events, and airports we are witnessing a remarkable change. Masks are rarely seen. People are hugging, crowding, traveling. The latest Google COVID Community Mobility Report shows that most...

More Long COVID Research is Needed, U.S. Says

The Administration detailed Long COVID priorities in a pair of reports released Aug. 3.