Get the latest COVID-19 news from infectious diseases expert Mark Rupp, MD, including COVID-19 case rates, types of variants circulating and vaccine updates.
As we navigate the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation, testing remains an important tool. Here, we provide answers to some of your most common questions.
A new vaccine will be available later this fall, updated to be more effective against the currently circulating COVID-19 strains. When it is released, everyone should consider getting the new booster, says infectious diseases specialist Mark Rupp, MD.
The Lucira™ Check It COVID-19 Test is a single-use kit. Available over the counter (without a prescription), the test can detect and tell the difference between influenza A and B and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
There are a few reports of people presenting post-COVID who experience syncopal issues. Still, the difficult part for health care providers is that various processes can cause syncope, even without post-COVID complications.
