Pets can improve the health of older adults – but also strain their finances, poll finds A new national poll highlights the power and pitfalls of having a pup The Independent UK · Feb 23
When Should You Get Your Next Covid-19 Booster? There’s One Easy Answer To This Question Vaccine manufacturers like Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax are switching up their shots in preparation for the new season. Inverse · Aug 17, 2023
Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster? Maybe it's not a full-blown summer surge but COVID numbers are ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind. WEKU · Aug 11, 2023
Are masks for the birds? We field reader queries about this new stage of the pandemic The official emergency is over but COVID is still here. And that means ... lots of questions. We asked our readers what's on their mind and then called on experts for advice. WEKU · Jun 16, 2023
Coronavirus FAQ: 'Emergency' over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries? Now that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2? That's the subject of our frequently asked questions offering. WEKU · May 12, 2023
Confidence in cruising: Travel picking up despite lingering COVID concerns FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After earning a reputation in the early days of the pandemic as floating disease carriers, cruise ships are back in favor with American travelers. Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023
Coronavirus FAQ: How do I avoid catching COVID while flying in 2023? You'll see testing in some airports these days — it's just like we're going back in time! And speaking of looking back, the things that protected fliers from COVID then are still a good idea. WEKU · Jan 9, 2023
Tips to keep you and your family safe from the tripledemic during the holidays NPR asked a handful of public health experts how to approach a holiday season with not one but three respiratory pathogens helping fill hospitals: COVID, the flu and RSV. WEKU · Dec 14, 2022
Coronavirus FAQ: Does a faint line on a self-test mean I'm barely contagious? These days the world of at-home testing for COVID-19 is confusing. How often do I need to test to see if I'm really positive — or negative? Does a faint line mean I'm less contagious? WEKU · Aug 26, 2022
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm confused by the new testing advice! Do it once, twice ... thrice? The FDA issued revised guidance about how often to test after exposure to someone with COVID or after symptoms occur. It's not exactly the same as what the CDC says. What's the best way to proceed? WEKU · Aug 12, 2022
Gay community braces for monkeypox as outbreak spreads in US Viral disease has primarily affected men who have sex with men – but can infect anyone – as cities and states prepare for impact The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2022
Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained. WEKU · Jul 25, 2022
Coronavirus FAQ: I got it on a family vacay! Can my relatives stay (relatively) safe? It's a common dilemma in this summer of surging travel and surging COVID. If one member of a vacation party comes down with the virus, what steps can be taken to reduce the risk to others? WEKU · Jul 22, 2022
Can I get COVID outdoors? We've heard for months that chances of catching SARS-CoV-2 outdoors are far less than indoors. Is that still true with highly contagious omicron strains? And if it is, what can you do to stay safe? WEKU · Jul 1, 2022
WEKU · May 6, 2022 Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID? Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.