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March 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
$250M COVID-era fraud mastermind convicted
Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, was convicted in a plot that stole from a federal program meant to feed children in need.
March 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
March 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
5 years after WHO declared COVID pandemic, front-line health care workers reflect
Five years after the WHO declared the COVID global outbreak to be a pandemic, frontline health care workers reflect on what they remember of the early days of COVID.
March 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
March 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Doctors reflect on frontlines of COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later
Doctors Kimberly Shriner and Matthew Sims reflected on their time working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and shared what they have learned five years on.
March 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
March 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
By The Numbers: What the COVID pandemic has brought over 5 years
A look at the numbers since Covid was announced as a global pandemic five years ago today, and how low vaccination rates still fuel serious infections and illnesses.
March 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
March 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
COVID 5 years later: Here are the questions that remains unanswered
The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
March 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
March 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
5 years ago, the WHO declared COVID a pandemic
It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic.
March 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
March 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic
Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.
March 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
March 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
COVID by the numbers: 5 years after WHO declared the disease a global pandemic
It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic.
March 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
1 month ago
New coronavirus found in bats, but not currently 'concern to public health': CDC
Researchers say lab studies show the new strain discovered in bats may have the potential to infect humans, but there are no known human infections.
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New coronavirus found in bats is not currently 'concern to public health', CDC says
The CDC said in a statement on Monday that it does not believe the new coronavirus found in bats poses a concern to public health currently.
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1 month ago
Deaths from the flu surpasses COVID deaths for the 1st time since the pandemic
ABC News’ Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the top medical headlines happening in the U.S. and how to stay healthy.
1 month ago
2 months ago
More than 1 million children affected by long COVID in 2023: CDC
A new CDC study published Monday found that more than 1 million children were affected by long COVID in 2023. Higher levels were found in lower-income households.
2 months ago
2 months ago
5 years since COVID was declared a public health emergency, thousands still dying
On the fifth anniversary of the U.S. declaring a public health emergency over COVID-19, people continue to lose their lives.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Respiratory activity 'high' in US and will 'continue for several more weeks': CDC
Respiratory viruses are continuing to spread across the United States and such activity "is expected to continue for several more weeks."
2 months ago
2 months ago
What to know about 'quad-demic' of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus
The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is what you need to know.
2 months ago
2 months ago
What to know about 'quad-demic' of flu, norovirus, COVID and RSV in US
Four viruses are currently circulating in the United States, together earning the name "quad-demic."
2 months ago
2 months ago
If I had the flu or COVID this year, do I still need to get vaccinated?
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton answers your health questions and shares how to make saline at home.
2 months ago
2 months ago
CDC warns of 4 respiratory illnesses on rise in 35 states
The so-called "quad-demic" includes flu, COVID, RSV and norovirus, with ERs across the country seeing a surge of patients, according to health officials.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Respiratory illness on the rise in the US
ABC News' Morgan Norwood brings the latest updates as even one state's hospitals are forced to restrict visitors.
3 months ago
3 months ago
What to know about 'Quad-demic' as flu, RSV, Covid and Norovirus cases rise
Dr. Stephanie Widmer joins GMA to talk the infectious diseases hitting hard this season and how to stay healthy.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Study retracted years after popularizing controversial COVID treatment
The paper was retracted from its journal due to ethical and methodological issues.
3 months ago
6 months ago
COVID-19 cases during 1st wave linked to higher heart attack, stroke risk: Study
A new study published this week found severe COVID-19 infections from the first wave of the pandemic could double the risk of heart attack and stroke.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Trump disputes report that, as president, he secretly sent Putin COVID-19 testing kit
Former President Trump is disputing a report that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he secretly sent Vladimir Putin a COVID-19 testing kit for his personal use.
6 months ago
6 months ago
FDA OKs 1st over-the-counter combo flu and COVID test outside of emergency use
The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter combination COVID-19 and flu test outside of emergency use, which delivers results at home in about 15 minutes.
6 months ago
6 months ago
By the Numbers: Covid business boom keeps booming
The latest evidence that the pandemic, far from creating a country of couch potatoes, actually woke America from its entrepreneurial slumber.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Americans can again order 4 free at-home COVID tests from federal government
Starting Thursday, Americans can order four free at-home COVID tests from the federal government ahead of respiratory virus season.
6 months ago
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How to get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Americans can order free tests for the third year in a row ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Study finds teenagers brains aged rapidly during the COVID-19 lockdown
The findings show that teenage girls were more affected than teenage boys, potentially impacting their mental health and even their behavior.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home policies
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo began his public testimony before Congress on his COVID-19 nursing home policies on Tuesday.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo grilled on COVID-19 nursing home policies
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo began his public testimony before Congress on his COVID-19 nursing home policies on Tuesday.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Why you might not want to rush to get the new COVID vaccine
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are arriving for the fall and winter season. Experts say you should get vaccinated, but you may not need to rush to receive the shot.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Popular weight loss drugs may reduce COVID deaths
A recent study on semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, found that it may reduce the risk of COVID-related deaths.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Study says Wegovy could prevent COVD-19 deaths
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that people taking Wegovy during the COVID pandemic were less likely to die from the virus.
7 months ago
7 months ago
COVID isolation continues four years later for some residents at higher risk
More than four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some immunocompromised and disabled Americans have changed their way of living completely to survive.
7 months ago
7 months ago
COVID levels on the rise across the country
New data from the CDC shows that COVID levels are on the rise across the nation. ABC News' medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton reports.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Free at home COVID test program to restart
Families will be able to order up to four free tests as the FDA authorizes updated COVID vaccines.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Free at-home COVID tests will be available again: HHS officials
The U.S. government is restarting the free at-home COVID tests program this month as federal officials prepare for the upcoming fall and winter respiratory virus season.
7 months ago
7 months ago
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines for upcoming fall and winter season
The FDA approved and granted emergency use authorization Thursday for updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter season.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Study finds long COVID may hit kids, teens differently
The study, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA, shows children with long COVID may show different symptoms depending on their age.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Young kids with long COVID experience headaches, teens struggle with fatigue: Study
A new study from NYU Langone found that children and teens with long COVID may experience different symptoms depending on their age.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Why the Summer Olympic Games in Paris may have been a COVID 'success' story: Experts
At least 40 athletes tested positive for COVID at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, according to the WHO. Experts say the Games are actually a COVID "success" story.
7 months ago
7 months ago
How rampant was COVID during the Olympics?
Athletes who tested positive had to follow certain protocols in order to compete.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Routine blood tests are not reliable for diagnosing long COVID: Study
A new NIH-supported study found that routine blood tests were not reliable to diagnose long COVID due to a lack of differences in blood biomarkers.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Over half of US states report ‘very high’ levels of Covid activity: CDC
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel joins to talk about what is driving this summer’s COVID-19 surge.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Over half of US states reporting 'very high' COVID activity levels, CDC data shows
More than half of U.S. states are reporting 'very high' levels of COVID activity, according to wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
8 months ago
8 months ago
The US is in the midst of a summer COVID bump. Are schools ready to handle the virus?
As students get ready to head back to class across the U.S. -- and COVID-19 cases keep trending upward -- are schools ready to handle the virus?
8 months ago
8 months ago
Are schools ready for COVID-19 as students head back to class?
Since spring, COVID-19 test positivity has steadily climbed, yet hospitalizations and deaths remain at low levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
8 months ago
8 months ago
‘Start Here’ examines how COVID has impacted the Olympics
Dozens of athletes have contracted the virus while competing in Paris.
8 months ago
8 months ago
What to know about COVID at the Olympics after track star Noah Lyles tests positive
Noah Lyles’ exuberant walkout for the 200-meter final gave little indication he was among the dozens who have tested positive for COVID or other respiratory illnesses.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Noah Lyles earns Bronze in 200-meter race while suffering from COVID
American sprinter Noah Lyles collapsed after winning the bronze medal in the 200-meter race, with medical staff rushing to his side. Lyles confirmed he had COVID-19 but decided to run anyway.
8 months ago