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Do you need another covid shot? Test your coronavirus knowledge.

Our understanding of COVID-19 and its effects has significantly changed as new research emerges, revealing outdated assumptions.

I Was Exposed to COVID-19. How Long Will It Take for Symptoms to Start?

The incubation period for COVID-19 has shortened significantly since the start of the pandemic, with the Omicron variant having an average incubation period of about three days.
The virus' shorter incubation period can be attributed to its evolution and the population's increased exposure to the virus through vaccination or illness.

What's the Risk of Getting Long COVID in 2024?

Long COVID risk declining over time with evolving virus and increasing vaccinations.

Do you need another covid shot? Test your coronavirus knowledge.

Our understanding of COVID-19 and its effects has significantly changed as new research emerges, revealing outdated assumptions.

I Was Exposed to COVID-19. How Long Will It Take for Symptoms to Start?

The incubation period for COVID-19 has shortened significantly since the start of the pandemic, with the Omicron variant having an average incubation period of about three days.
The virus' shorter incubation period can be attributed to its evolution and the population's increased exposure to the virus through vaccination or illness.

What's the Risk of Getting Long COVID in 2024?

Long COVID risk declining over time with evolving virus and increasing vaccinations.
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'The virus wants to live.' Why California's COVID spike isn't expected to ease anytime soon

COVID-19 variants like FLiRT are spreading rapidly in California, challenging immune systems.
California is facing a surge driven by FLiRT subvariants, replacing the previous dominant strain JN.1.

Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle

Scientists are monitoring the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle to understand the risk to humans.
The virus is not causing respiratory illness in cattle, raising concerns over possible mechanical transmission during milking.

Tracking the Evolution of COVID-19 - News Center

Machine-learning approach to track virus evolution
SARS-CoV-2 mutates rapidly with varied genomes

What's Next for the Coronavirus?

New variants may emerge, challenging immunity.
Scientists studying virus evolution, immune response, and vaccine effectiveness.

A New Bird Flu Death Is Making Experts Uneasy

The threat of bird flu to humans is increasing.
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