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COVID-19 in 2025 and the New Trump Administration: Policy Shifts and Public Health Implications
Explore how the Trump administration’s 2025 policies are reshaping COVID-19 management, focusing on rapid testing initiatives and changes in vaccination strategies.
Keeping the Holiday Spirit Safe: Christmas Caroling and ASSURE-100 COVID-19 Tests
The sound of carolers spreading holiday cheer is one of the most cherished traditions of the season. As communities embrace the joy of singing door-to-door, it’s essential to balance the magic of Christmas caroling with measures to keep everyone healthy and safe.
Holiday Tips for Staying Safe and Healthy with ASSURE-100 (and Enjoying College Football!)
Tools like the ASSURE-100 COVID test can help ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe while enjoying the holidays—and your favorite CFB bowl games.
New and Emerging Variants of COVID-19 in 2025
Stay informed about the latest COVID-19 variants, including XEC, KP.3.1.1, and JN.1. Learn how they differ from earlier strains in terms of transmissibility, immune evasion, and clinical severity, and understand their implications for public health measures.
What to Expect from COVID-19 in 2025
As we approach 2025, COVID-19 remains a lingering concern for public health, so what can we expect from COVID-19 in 2025?
The Future of COVID-19: Living with an Endemic Disease
COVID-19 has reshaped the world in profound ways over the past few years, but as we progress into 2025, the focus is shifting from pandemic to endemic. This transition means that COVID-19 will likely remain a part of our lives, but in a more predictable, manageable way. Understanding how we live with COVID-19 as an endemic disease is key to mitigating its impact on public health and daily life.
Learning from COVID-19 and Asymptomatic Spread
In his new book, Prof. Weitz emphasizes how COVID-19 is evolving away from the heights of the pandemic and toward a seasonal endemic disease, characterized by silent asymptomatic spread, which complicates containment.
COVID-19 Rapid Testing: What to Do if You Test Positive
At-home rapid testing makes it possible to know your infection status quickly and monitor your health over time. So What Should I Do If I Am Positive?
Is It OK to Stop Worrying about COVID?
A recent article from BU Today, Boston University’s daily news website, posed the question, is it OK to stop worrying about COVID? This shift in mindset doesn’t mean ignoring COVID-19; instead, it involves adapting our approach to fit the current reality.