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Could New US Tariffs Impact COVID-19 Measures?
As of April 2025, the United States is entering a new phase of economic policy under the renewed Trump administration, which has begun implementing new tariffs on a range of imported goods, including medical equipment, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. These tariffs...
Why SARS-CoV-2 Was Unlike Any Virus We’ve Faced Before
Since it first emerged in late 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has fundamentally reshaped our world. Its ability to spread rapidly and widely, overwhelming global healthcare systems and disrupting economies, distinguished it from previous infectious threats. More than five...
WHO COVID-19 Global Trends in April 2025
As of April 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 data tracker continues to provide critical insight into the global spread and impact of SARS-CoV-2. While the acute emergency phase of the pandemic has ended, COVID-19 remains a persistent global health...
Leading Theories on the Origins of SARS-CoV-2 in 2025
As of 2025, the origin of SARS-CoV-2—the virus responsible for COVID-19—remains one of the most debated and complex topics in science and global health. While definitive answers are still elusive, two primary theories have emerged and remained at the forefront:...
Latest Insights into Long COVID and Its Human Impacts
As of April 2025, Long COVID remains a significant post-pandemic concern. While acute infections of COVID-19 have become more manageable thanks to vaccines and natural immunity, Long COVID—also known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)—continues to...
COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines: What to Do in April 2025
As of April 2025, new federal health guidelines reflect the evolving state of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health authorities have updated their isolation and quarantine recommendations to match current levels...
COVID-19 Variants in April 2025: What You Need to Know
As we navigate through April 2025, new SARS-CoV-2 variants continue to emerge, underscoring the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. While COVID-19 is no longer the global emergency it once was, the virus remains active, and understanding the latest circulating...
COVID-19 and Spring Break Travel: What to Know in 2025
As spring break 2025 kicks off, millions of Americans are preparing for long-anticipated vacations, family gatherings, and warm-weather getaways. Yet for all the excitement, COVID-19 remains a presence in our lives—reshaping how we travel, gather, and protect our...
Novavax Delay & RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Misinformation in 2025
In April 2025, two major stories have captured attention in the ongoing conversation around COVID-19: the delayed FDA approval of the updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s (RFK Jr.) repeated falsehoods calling COVID-19 vaccines “the deadliest...
COVID and Flu Booster Timing for Adults and Kids
As we move through 2025, questions around how frequently individuals and families should receive COVID-19 and flu booster shots are more relevant than ever. With new SARS-CoV-2 variants still circulating and flu season remaining an annual concern, understanding...