COVID-19

The two-year COVID-19 death total was compiled by Johns Hopkins University. This number may have recently been propelled by the Omicron variant. COVID-19: Are there side effects from the booster? Why is this happening? Only ... more

Some people who have received the COVID-19 booster shot have complained of adverse reactions. A new study suggests that the side effect reports have been "greatly exaggerated." European COVID-19 ‘ceasefire’ What are the side effects? ... more

Coughing, sneezing and having breathing difficulties have created concern among many parents, as they don't know if their child has Omicron or allergy symptoms. How can we differentiate? Mysterious COVID-19 variant appears in NYC wastewater ... more

A potential new variant of COVID-19 has been found in New York City wastewater. This newly discovered variant has distinctive mutations linking it to COVID-19. European COVID-19 ‘ceasefire’ Is it a threat to humans? Researchers ... more

Experts suggest that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 won't be the last one we see. More variants will likely emerge after the surge of Omicron passes. More subvariants of Omicron are emerging Do I need ... more

The World Health Organization is monitoring four subvariants of Omicron. The WHO says its too early to dismiss COVID-19, as they have their eye on Omicron's subvariants. COVID-19 mask mandate: Hochul says vaccination rate will ... more

Although a variety of animals have been infected with COVID-19, the infection in deer has turned into an epidemic. In Iowa 80 out of 97 deer tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 has a neurological impact ... more

Neurologic complications from COVID-19 are common and can range from decreased mental clarity to stroke. Here's what you should know about the complications so far. COVID-19: Why some people get sick and others don’t What ... more

Some people never seem to get COVID-19 This has led to the creation of the "so-called never COVID cohort." COVID-19: Exposure to one nasal droplet enough for infection Why some people get infected and others ... more

COVID-19 fraud has been on the rise. Two attorneys and a man from Savannah, Georgia have been indicted on multiple felony charges. COVID-19: Hospitalization rates for vaccinated vs. unvaccinated Where did this happen? The two ... more

COVID-19 rapid at home test kits are going to be distributed in Schuyler County. Read about it here. Rapid home test kits and N-95 masks will be distributed to residents at the below dates and ... more

Unvaccinated people are more likely to be hospitalized from the COVID-19 variant Omicron. Unvaccinated Americans had a higher rate of hospitalization especially compared to people who have been boosted. Why did COVID-19 take my sense ... more

New research reveals the mechanism that leads to loss of smell from COVID-19. The study was led by by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Columbia University. Rochester expert addresses vaccine concerns for ... more

One droplet of COVID-19 is enough to cause an infection. People usually develop symptoms quickly after exposure. Omicron subvariant, BA.2, spreads faster than BA.1 How did they figure this out? A study was completed using ... more

BA.1 is what most of us know as Omicron. BA.2 is a subvariant of Omicron and is spreading more rapidly. Where can I find an N95 mask? What makes the variants different? BA.2 is 50% ... more

The CDC has suggested wearing N95 or KN95 because they offer the best protection against COVID-19. With the need for high-quality masks on the rise, be careful of counterfeit masks hitting the market. The Omicron ... more

The COVID-19 variant, Omicron has a particular symptom that is prevalent among the elderly. Medical experts in Japan have noticed an increase of aging patients being hospitalized. COVID-19: Is muscle pain a symptom of Omicron? ... more

Muscle pain is now one of the most common symptoms of Omicron. The head, lower back and muscles are the most common places to feel muscle pain after a COVID-19 infection. Experts suggest normal life ... more

The Omicron variant may have been created from a recombination of two earlier COVID-19 lineages. Omicron was a baby formed by two two previous COVID-19 strains. COVID-19: we might have to tolerate Omicron’s spread How ... more

The COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has spread beyond baseline so far that our only option is to tolerate it. This may prompt a need to update masking guidelines in the United States. Hochul to keep mask ... more

The World Health Organization urges countries not to give up on the battle against Omicron. The WHO also brought attention to the massive amount of healthcare waste accumulating from the COVID-19 pandemic. NeoCoV: Don’t worry ... more