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The USPS free COVID test kit website is back up and running. Here's what it says
A government website dedicated to ordering free COVID test kits from the United States Postal Service appeared to be back up-and-running Tuesday with a new message, though it still wasn’t immediately clear when exactly households would be able to take part in the program.
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Free COVID tests by mail: What to know as government ordering site appears down
The government was expected to release a new round of free COVID test kits by mail at the end of September. But on Monday, the website dedicated to ordering those tests appeared down
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When can you get free COVID test kits from the government? Here's the latest
Heading into fall and winter virus season, and with a new COVID variant raising questions, Americans will soon be able to get free test kits mailed to their homes.
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COVID symptoms to know as new XEC variant makes headlines
What should you know about COVID symptoms with the fall and winter virus season approaching and a new variant capturing the attention of researchers?
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New COVID XEC variant explained: Symptoms, spread and what to know as fall, winter approach
A new COVID variant is raising questions and capturing the attention of researchers heading into the fall and winter season. It’s called the XEC variant.
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Certain teens' brains aged faster during COVID pandemic, startling study finds
A startling study released by researchers at the University of Washington found that the brains of many teens aged more rapidly during the COVID pandemic, with an especially devastating impact on teen girls.
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Study: Pandemic may have prematurely aged teens' brains
A groundbreaking study shows that COVID pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions may have prematurely aged teens’ brains, and had an even greater impact on the brains of girls, as Health and Wellness Reporter Lauren Petty explains.
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You'll soon be able to get free COVID tests from the government again. Here's what to know
On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
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Updated COVID vaccine rolls out at CVS, Walgreens stores in Chicago area
New COVID vaccine updates are now available at pharmacies in the Chicago area, including popular chains like Walgreens and CVS.
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You'll soon be able to get free COVID-19 tests through the mail again. Here's how
Following an uptick in COVID-19 infections, the U.S. government is planning to bring back a program that provides free COVID-19 tests to residents through the mail.
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COVID symptoms, guidelines: What to know as new tests, vaccine updates roll out
With new vaccine formulas and more free tests becoming available, what should you know if you test positive for COVID this summer?
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What to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines
The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines that target a newer branch of omicron descendants.
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How long does COVID last? What to know about current symptoms, guidelines and more
COVID cases have been slowly rising in Illinois and parts of the U.S. in recent days, leaving many questioning what they should do if they test positive and what symptoms they should look for.
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What to know about COVID symptoms, CDC guidelines if you test positive
Though the summer of 2024 has been life back to normal in many ways throughout the world in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, those who have tested positive for the virus recently may be wondering what has changed in regards to symptoms and CDC guidelines.
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Do expired COVID tests work? It depends, according to the FDA. Here's what to know
If you start to feel unwell, COVID might come to mind – especially with a rise in cases this summer.
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Do you still need to isolate with COVID? Here are the latest CDC recommendations
As the nation experiences a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, questions might arise if you, a family member or friend becomes ill.
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COVID outbreak concerns mount as cases rise. Here are the latest symptoms and CDC guidelines
President Biden stood among the scores of Americans who recently tested positive for COVID-19 amid a substantial increase in summer cases across the country.
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Is COVID surging again? What to know about symptoms, tests
COVID emergency room visits are on the rise across much of the U.S., including in Illinois, and a particular set of new variants appears to be behind the possible surge. So which symptoms can you expect to see?
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What to know about current COVID-19 symptoms, guidelines
With many who may have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 searching online for symptoms and guidelines, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty has the latest on what you need to know.
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Test positive for COVID recently? Here are the current CDC guidelines
As summer heats up, a new set of COVID variants is fueling an uptick in cases and emergency room visits across much of the country. The series of COVID strains, nicknamed the “FLiRT” variants, are dominating across the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The variants, identified as KP.1.1, KP.3 and KP.2, collectively...