January 26, 2025, 1:39pm Health
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment that points the finger at China even while acknowledging… Read story
January 24, 2025, 7:15am Health
As the shock and fear of COVID-19 wanes, health officials are turning their attention to long COVID and the threat it poses to the U.S. health care system. Read story
January 20, 2025, 9:55am Health
It’s been five years since the country’s first COVID-19 outbreak was recorded in Washington state. Read story
January 3, 2025, 4:59pm Clark County Health
The number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, continues to rise in Clark County. Read story
October 9, 2024, 8:21am Health
including COVID-19, RSV and influenza — circulate year-round in California, they are typically more active between October and March, according to the California Department of Public Health. Read story
September 25, 2024, 8:51am Health
Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV. Read story
September 23, 2024, 6:04am Health
Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. Read story
September 12, 2024, 2:41pm Clark County Health
As flu season begins, health providers are urging the community to stay up to date on their vaccinations, even if they may be feeling a bit burnt out on shots. Read story
September 3, 2024, 7:37am Health
Washington state’s summer surge of COVID-19 is showing early signs of waning after a particularly infectious couple of months — but don’t relax just yet, public health experts say. Respiratory virus season is right around the corner. Read story
August 23, 2024, 12:40pm Health
On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. Read story