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There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the U.S. Republicans are warning of them anyway

Republicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon.

U.S. approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall

Millions of kids are missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across the U.S.

UVA Health unexpectedly discovers explanation for COVID-19 transmissions

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System were recently surprised at what they discovered regarding the infection rate and spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help

Heart attack deaths spiked early in the pandemic. Then research showed that for up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.

Scientists learning more about how coronaviruses spread

Specifically, researchers at the UVA School of Medicine were looking at SARS-CoV-2, the virus which caused the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. are on the rise again, but not like before

Just over 9,000 people were admitted to the hospital in the week ending July 29, which was up by about 12% from the previous week.

UVA Health looking at new treatments for long COVID

The UVA Health System held a congressional briefing Thursday to discuss the need to improve treatment for patients with long COVID.

World Health Organization downgrading COVID pandemic status

Doctors at the University of Virginia Health System say this means that WHO, like the United States, is not considering COVID a health emergency anymore.

UVA Health addressing new Omicron variant on the rise

Experts at the University of Virginia Health System are addressing the new COVID variant that is making up about 10 percent of the infections nationwide.

White House funds Project Next Gen for vaccines

The White House recently announced a new initiative to accelerate and further the production of COVID vaccines and therapies.

UVA Health making two big announcements about COVID-19 policies

The University of Virginia Health System announced two big updates Friday during a weekly health brief.

UVA researchers discover potential new COVID-19 treatment

Researchers at the UVA Health System made a big discovery with a potentially lifesaving treatment for certain groups of people at higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19.

Pediatrician worried people will accidentally lose Medicaid coverage due to re-enrollment changes

Dr. Paige Perriello says people need to update their information in the state Department of Medical Assistance Services system.

Three years of the COVID-19 pandemic

This week marks the anniversary of the global health emergency.

COVID vaccines now included in annual schedules

COVID-19 shots are now included in schedules of routinely recommended vaccines.

UVA Health prepared for end of COVID Emergency Declaration

After almost three years of COVID-19 emergency measures, the Biden administration has announced it will end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11.

Mixed messages on if COVID is still a pandemic, or now an endemic

Dr. Bill Petri says that although there have been reports of COVID becoming more of an endemic instead of a pandemic, it is still dangerous.

Health experts say COVID surge not as predictable as a flu surge

Unlike the flu which has a seasonal pattern, it can be challenging to figure out how to gear up for a COVID surge.

Health experts: COVID surge from the holidays has passed

Nearly three weeks since the holidays ended, a COVID surge no longer on the radar at the UVA Health System.

New sub-variant of COVID-19 on the rise

It's called XBB 1.5, and it now accounts for 43 percent of all COVID cases in the United States.

New COVID variant on the rise

On Friday, the University of Virginia Health System hosted a briefing to discuss the recent rise of the new strain and the effects it’s been having.

Conservative lobbying group files class action lawsuit against UVA Health

The Family Foundation alleges when UVA Health implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, it made a list of faiths that would be allowed to receive an exemption to the mandate.