The federal government will restart its free at-home COVID tests program in September as officials prepare the country for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
The omicron offshoot BA.5 carries key mutations that help it escape antibodies generated by vaccines and prior infection.
Researchers found eye-opening characteristics of how COVID-19 is infecting the human body with omicron versus delta variants.
Americans can now order a third round of free at-home Covid-19 tests supplied by the US government.
The Democratic candidate for Texas governor stated he's vaccinated and boosted, and regularly tests while campaigning.
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to the first Covid-19 test that spots chemical compounds associated with the coronavirus in breath, the agency said.