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Updated Covid Vaccines Are Here and They’re Effective

Sunita Sohrabji - Oct 1, 2024

Three updated Covid-19 vaccines were rolled out earlier this month, and experts say they are incredibly effective.

Health

Vaccinations May Not Prevent Infections from New COVID Sub-Variant

Sunita Sohrabji - May 30, 2024

The KP.2 subvariant of Omicron is far more contagious than its predecessors and may be able to evade Covid vaccines.

COVID-19

Your Mask Won’t Protect You from Aunt Bessie’s Sweet Potato Pie, But It...

Sunita Sohrabji - Nov 22, 2023

Viruses, including Covid and RSV, are surging again this winter. California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomas Aragon offers some tips for keeping safe during the holidays.

COVID-19

Covid Makes a Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around the Corner

Sunita Sohrabji - Aug 14, 2023

Covid-19 will continue to pose a health threat over many years. But updated vaccines are expected to mitigate the severity of infections.

News Briefings

It’s Very Clear: COVID is Here to Stay

Ethnic Media Services - Aug 9, 2023

This week's briefing examines the rise in cases, the new variant, the new boosters, strategies our panelists are taking to prevent infections, as well as the phenomenon of Paxlovid rebound.

COVID-19

Are We Out of the Woods With COVID?

Peter White - May 2, 2023

Omicron variants are killing 200-300 people a day but population immunity in the U.S. is higher and more stable than a year ago.

Covid Myth Busters 5

Vaccine Disinformation Preys on Black Community’s Well-Earned Distrust

Ethnic Media Services - Mar 29, 2023

Richmond Pulse | Low levels of trust in the medical system among African Americans stemming from a history of systemic racism has allowed misinformation about the pandemic to flourish.

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