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.
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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.
The Importance of Rapid COVID-19 Testing in Routine Vaccination Strategies
The fight against COVID-19 has entered a new phase in 2024, one in which vaccinations have become “routine”, like an annual flu shot.
Predicted Seasonal Surges of COVID-19 in the Winter of 2024
Rapid testing remains our primary way to remain vigilant against new variant outbreaks and spreading of the virus during seasonal trends which hit in waves.
Rapid Testing and Stemming COVID-19 Spread During the Winter of 2024
As we enter the winter of 2024, concerns over COVID-19 transmission are heightened due to increased indoor activities, increased travel and holiday-related gatherings, and prevalence of other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
The Rise in COVID-19 Spread During Back-to-School Season and the Role of Rapid Testing
As the back-to-school season arrives, parents, educators, and public health officials brace for a potential uptick in COVID-19 cases. August and September mark a time when students return to crowded classrooms, interact closely with peers, and potentially bring home viruses that contribute to community spread. This annual transition, while eagerly anticipated by students and families, poses significant challenges in managing the spread of contagious illnesses, particularly COVID-19.
Spread Aloha, NOT Covid: ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Home Tests Now Available on Amazon.com
Spread Aloha, NOT Covid: Oceanit announces that the FDA-authorized ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Home Test is now available on Amazon.com to consumers across the United States.
ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Tests Donated to Maui Fire Victims
“Oceanit is deeply committed to the well-being of our communities, and we stand with our friends in Lahaina during this challenging time. Our donation of test kits is a small gesture, but we hope it will make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by the fire,” said Dr. Patrick K. Sullivan, Oceanit CEO.