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Last Updated: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 04:09 PM
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A map of the U.S. showing the Covid viral activity levels in wastewater. Texas is the only state categorized as having very high wastewater activity for Covid. Three additional states — California, Florida, Washington — have high levels.

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSWhy the CDC edited a key Covid metric, and what it says about the state of the virus

Covid infection counts are increasing in more than half the country.

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The Centers for Disease Control has issued new guidelines on who should receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Experts are warning the changes could limit access and place some populations at greater risk.

CDC updates guidance on who should receive Covid vaccines

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What is the role of the U.N. secretary-general?

Appointed by the General Assembly’s 193 member states, the secretary-general serves as the chief administrative officer and de facto head of the United Nations.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
43d ago

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Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to conspiring to conceal Covid-19 records

David Morens, who worked under Fauci ‌as a senior official at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the pandemic, faces up to five years in prison.
Dr. David Morens Testifies Before The House Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr. David Morens Testifies Before The House Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Pandemic
57d ago

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Three state attorneys general subpoena Anthony Fauci over Covid guidance

Fauci was subpoenaed as Republicans in Washington seek to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions about the handling of the Covid pandemic.
Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during a hearing.
Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during a hearing.
64d ago

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Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment right not to testify at Covid hearing

In his opening statement, the former top health official accused Sen. Rand Paul of having an “unhinged obsession” with him and wanting him put “behind bars.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies during a Senate committee hearing on July 29, 2026.
Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies during a Senate committee hearing on July 29, 2026.
65d ago

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Anthony Fauci’s journal reveals how the Trump and Biden White Houses handled their Covid cases

Republican Sen. Rand Paul released thousands of pages ahead of a hearing Wednesday, giving behind-the-scenes insight into Covid with both presidents.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, arrives to testify before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic at the Rayburn House Office Building on June 03, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, arrives to testify before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic at the Rayburn House Office Building on June 03, 2024 in Washington, DC.
100d ago

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Covid vaccine study the acting CDC director blocked is published in an outside journal

The findings suggest Covid vaccines reduced the likelihood of severe illness last fall and winter.
A Clinic Administers Fourth Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine Booster
A Clinic Administers Fourth Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine Booster
136d ago

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From Omaha Steaks to hazmat suits: What life was like for contagion patients in quarantine

Former patients share what it’s like to be inside specialized biocontainment facilities like those occupied by the hantavirus cruise passengers.
Carl Goldman in quaratine at UNMC.
Carl Goldman in quaratine at UNMC.
161d ago

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U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on Covid vaccine effectiveness

The report's release had been delayed after the CDC's acting director expressed concerns about its methodology.
Eastern Colorado VA Receives Shipments Of Covid-19 Vaccines
Eastern Colorado VA Receives Shipments Of Covid-19 Vaccines
294d ago

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CDC study says Covid shots continue to protect healthy kids from severe illness

The study appears to counter claims by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the vaccines' effectiveness.
A healthcare worker prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine
A healthcare worker prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine
358d ago

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Do young people need Covid boosters? Research shows more protection for ages 65 and older

Overall effectiveness of the Covid vaccines for all adults is similar to that of the annual flu shot, according to a large study of veterans.
Blue gloved hands place a bandaid on someone's arm
Blue gloved hands place a bandaid on someone's arm
358d ago

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How people are getting Covid shots despite eligibility limits

Recent changes by the CDC have created hurdles for parents who want their infants or toddlers vaccinated.
A child receives a COVID-19 vaccination in Culver City, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2025.
A child receives a COVID-19 vaccination in Culver City, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2025.

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