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COVID-19 Surface Transmission Risks in 2025: Do You Need to Worry?
As the world continues to adapt to life with COVID-19 in 2025, many people still wonder about the risks of contracting SARS-CoV-2 from high-touch surfaces such as handrails, public transportation, and store surfaces. Early in the pandemic, surface transmission was a...
Could Vaccine Skepticism Under the New Administration Lead to a COVID Surge?
With the transition to a new administration, concerns have emerged regarding potential shifts in public health messaging around COVID-19 vaccinations. If confidence in mRNA vaccines diminishes due to changes in federal communication or policy, fewer people may seek...
Evaluating the Role of Rapid COVID-19 Testing in 2025
As the world enters 2025, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence public health strategies, even within the new Trump administration. Over the past several years, vaccinations have significantly reduced severe cases, but the virus persists, evolving into new...
Do Americans Still See COVID-19 as a Major Public Health Threat in 2025?
As the world enters its fifth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, public perception of the virus has shifted significantly. Once a top global concern, COVID-19 now competes with other health and economic issues for public attention. But do Americans still view SARS-CoV-2...
Latest 2025 COVID-19 Variants: Symptoms and Testing Guidance
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge, each presenting unique challenges. Staying informed about the latest variants, their associated symptoms, and current testing guidance is crucial for effective prevention and...
RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings: Vaccine Views Under Scrutiny
On January 30, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President Donald Trump for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), faced rigorous questioning during his Senate confirmation hearings. Kennedy, known for his controversial perspectives on vaccines and...
COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for January 2025: How Long to Stay Home
With ongoing seasonal surges, Rapid Home Tests are a vital tool for monitoring and protecting your family and loved ones. Many experts advise that you should stock your home medicine cabinet this season with rapid test, like ASSURE-100 rapid tests. As COVID-19...
VA Study Highlights COVID-19’s Greater Severity Over RSV and Flu
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has provided compelling evidence that COVID-19 continues to pose a more significant health threat than both respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. The research, encompassing data from...
U.S. Intelligence Agencies Consider Lab Leak as Likely COVID-19 Origin
In recent developments, several U.S. intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), have revised their assessments regarding the origins of COVID-19, now considering a laboratory leak as the most probable source of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This...
President Trump’s Recent Executive Actions on Healthcare and COVID-19
In the past week, President Donald Trump has enacted several executive orders significantly impacting healthcare and COVID-19 policies. These actions have prompted discussions and legal challenges across various sectors. With ongoing seasonal surges, Rapid Home...