The short answer: It’s complicated, but the basic care precautions still prevail, like washing your hands and isolating if you’re sick
Any large social gathering — from a family birthday party to an indoor music concert — has the potential to spread serious infection
It’s important to connect with a healthcare provider, get quality sleep and balance your activities with your energy levels
Just like the flu, COVID-19 will continue to evolve every year
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The duration varies, but symptoms can linger for a few days up to a couple weeks or more
Vaccination is best for prevention, but if you get sick with COVID-19, treatments are available
The virus lives best in humans, but it can last on hard surfaces, like doorknobs and railings
Like the flu and RSV, COVID-19 cases are rising seasonally
Treating COVID-19 with Paxlovid may create a bitter taste, but it won’t last forever
Ending the U.S. public health emergency declaration doesn’t mean COVID-19 is gone
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