Rob Stein
Stories
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National
Thanksgiving's Impact On Pandemic Unclear
Epidemiologists are still puzzling over how much of an impact Thanksgiving had on the pandemic in the U.S. Meanwhile, infections, hospitalizations and deaths are still surging as Christmas approaches.
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Health
FDA OKs 1st Home COVID-19 Test That Doesn't Require A Prescription
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized the test. It will cost about $30 and be available by January, according the Australian company that makes it, Ellume.
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Health
FDA Authorizes 1st Home Coronavirus Test That Doesn't Require A Prescription
The new tests produce results completely at home within 15 minutes. Experts say they could be a 'game-changer' in helping people find out quickly if they need to isolate.
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National
CDC Shortens Length Of Quarantine Aimed At Preventing Spread Of The Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations. Now it says people without coronavirus symptoms need to quarantine for 10 days, or seven — if they then test negative.
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National
Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds
Social distancing fell dramatically between spring and fall and the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. But both ends of the political spectrum agree on some measures to fight COVID-19.
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Health
New Survey Shows How Effects Of COVID-19 Got So Bad In The U.S.
A survey shows social distancing dropped between April and late fall, especially in states currently hit hardest by COVID-19. The partisan chasm in support of measures to stop the virus widened.
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National
CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period
Federal health officials could reduce the quarantine from the currently recommended 14 days to as few as seven for people who test negative for the virus.
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National
Coronavirus Testing Has Gotten Better, But The U.S. Still Does Not Have Enough Tests
Demand for COVID-19 testing has gone up as the virus surges across the nation. Luckily, testing has gotten better and people who want tests now have several options.
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National
U.S. Surpasses 250,000 COVID-19 Death
The United States has surpassed 250,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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National
A Rush On Coronavirus Testing Strains Laboratories, Drives Supply Shortages
More than half of labs are reporting they're running short on test kits, pipettes and crucial chemicals.