These changes were unlikely to be enough to allow the virus to spread easily among humans, and the health risk to the public remains low, experts said.
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The U.S. Program That Brought H.I.V. Treatment to 20 Million People
Over two decades, Pepfar may have saved an estimated 25 million lives, helping to slow the AIDS pandemic.
No Increased Stroke Risk Linked to Pfizer’s Covid Boosters, Federal Officials Say
An uptick hinted at in surveillance data was a mirage, the officials said.
China Denounces Covid Testing Rules Imposed on Its Travelers
A government spokeswoman said Beijing would consider reciprocal measures against countries that have sought to limit travelers arriving from China.
China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug
The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people.
US to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From China
Amid concerns about a coronavirus surge in Beijing, the Biden administration announced the change in policy for those entering the United States from China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
New Covid Booster Shots Cut Risk of Hospitalization by Half, CDC Reports
The research was conducted in part when older variants of the coronavirus were spreading. Other factors may have influenced the conclusions.
U.S. to Begin Screening Air Passengers From Uganda for Ebola
There are no cases in the United States, but federal health officials also urged doctors to be vigilant for patients with symptoms.
CDC Ends Country-by-Country Covid Travel Advisories
The agency said it would no longer maintain a list of coronavirus travel warnings because “fewer countries are testing or reporting Covid-19 cases,” limiting its ability to assess travel risks.
New Infectious Threats Are Coming. The US Probably Won’t Contain Them.
The coronavirus revealed flaws in the nation’s pandemic plans. The spread of monkeypox shows that the problems remain deeply entrenched.