Covid Updates: U.S. Watching Uptick in Cases Closely The new White House Covid czar, Dr. Ashish Jha, said that hospitalizations remained very low and that he was not overly concerned. The U.S. State Department ordered some workers to leave Shanghai. The new White House Covid-19 response coordinator, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, said Monday that while...Read More
Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests Beneficiaries can now pick up kits at pharmacies with no out-of-pocket costs Medicare’s 64 million beneficiaries can now get free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests from pharmacies and other stores that participate in the program. Medicare enrollees in Part B can receive up to eight at-home tests per month, the Centers...Read More
Flu vs. Coronavirus: What’s the Difference? 8 frequently asked questions about flu, COVID-19 and vaccines The flu season is here. And once again, it’s happening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest difference is that this time vaccines for both are widely available. Health care providers strongly encourage people to be fully vaccinated against both diseases...Read More
