Long COVID

People with COVID-19 may experience a wide range of mild to severe symptoms, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, sudden loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Those with a mild case will usually recover in one to two weeks....READ MORE

Most people recover from COVID-19 after a few weeks. But sometimes people experience health problems long after they are first infected. These lasting symptoms are often called “long COVID.” Symptoms of long COVID can be mild to severe and can be debilitating. Diagnosis is based on medical history, including a positive COVID-19 test or symptoms/exposure, and a healthcare provider’s examination....READ MORE

In May 2023, the CDC ended the public health emergency declaration linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. They did this because “as a nation, we now find ourselves at a different point in the pandemic – with more tools and resources than ever before to better protect ourselves and our communities.” But that does not mean COVID-19 is no longer a...READ MORE

The science is clear that vaccination saves lives. But there are still people who do not want to be vaccinated against COVID. Some people do not want to be vaccinated because they are concerned about things they have heard about vaccine ingredients; they are afraid of the side effects; they do not want government or their employer to force them...READ MORE