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.

Stay Safe This Holiday Season with ASSURE-100 COVID-19 Home Tests

As the holiday season draws near, families and friends are preparing to reunite and celebrate cherished traditions. However, with the ongoing risk of COVID-19, ensuring the health and safety of your loved ones should remain a priority.

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.

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.

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.