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Which COVID Tests Are Required for International Travel?
In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countries are requiring incoming travelers to show a recent negative test. But what test is required depends on where you're going.
The State of Vaccine Supply: 'Opaque.' Unpredictable. 'Hard to Pin Down.'
Data about the number of vaccines delivered and administered lag. Sign-up systems are clunky and balkanized. But here's the real bottom line: Demand far exceeds supply — at least for the moment.
100 Million COVID Shots in 100 Days Doesn't Get Us Back to Normal
In early December, Biden announced that one promise would be to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccines into the arms of Americans in the first 100 days, but will that make a dent in the uphill battle against the virus?
National AIDS Memorial Observes Black History Month with Virtual Exhibition
The specially curated exhibition features 56 blocks of the Quilt that memorialize loved ones lost to AIDS, sharing stories and raising awareness about HIV today, particularly among communities of color.
New Study Reveals COVID Disparities Among Those Living with HIV
A new study reveals the impact of COVID-19 on people living with HIV, adding to the alarming disparities the pandemic has inflicted on the LGBTQ community.
Long-Haul COVID Cases Cast New Light on Chronic Fatigue Sufferers
The clinical term for the flattening fatigue one COVID survivor describes is "post-exertional malaise." It is a common symptom among patients who have not recovered from covid.
A Recipe for Trouble? Reversal of Calif. Outdoor Dining Ban Has Heads Spinning
Outdoor dining is resuming in California under state and local orders issued last week — but with COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths still far higher than they were when the bans took effect.
French Police Bust Orgy in Violation of COVID-19 Curfew
French police broke up an 81-person orgy last Friday for violating curfew, citing problems with social distancing and lack of masks.
Out SoulCycle Instructor Accused of Line-Skipping for COVID-19 Vaccine
Superstar SoulCycle instructor Stacey Griffith is in hot water over having used her status to line-skip and receive a COVID-19 vaccination while others in more urgent need wait.
Britain to Test Mixing and Matching of COVID-19 Vaccines
British scientists are starting a study Thursday to find out if it's OK to mix and match COVID-19 vaccines.
When Your Chance for a Covid Shot Comes, Don't Worry About the Numbers
When getting vaccinated against COVID-19, there's no sense being picky. You should take the first authorized vaccine that's offered, experts say.
GSK, CureVac to Make COVID-19 Vaccines Aimed at New Variants
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said Wednesday it will work with a German biopharmaceutical company to develop new vaccines targeting emerging variants of COVID-19 amid concerns that some mutations are making the virus harder to combat.
How E-Counseling Platform BetterHelp is Reaching the LGBTQ Community
BetterHelp, the world's largest e-counseling service, along with its LGBTQ platform PrideCounseling.com, has leveraged groundbreaking technology with a roster of nearly 16,000 licensed therapists ready to help those in need.
Aetna Expands Coverage to Include Breast Augmentation Surgery for Transgender Women
Aetna has agreed to expand coverage for gender-affirming procedures for transgender women.
Does Wearing Two Masks Provide More Protection?
It depends, but it's possible that doubling up could help in some situations.
Music Helping Tony Bennett Battle Alzheimer's Disease
Tony Bennett has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease but it hasn't quieted his legendary voice.
Racial Disparities Seen in NYC Vaccination Rates
The data released by the city's health department shows that 48% of the New York City residents who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are white, a figure that far exceeds the roughly one-third of the city's population that is non-Hispanic white.
'It's A Sin' Star: I Became HIV-Positive after My First Sexual Experience
Actor and AIDS activist Nathaniel Hall, a star of the '80s-set miniseries "It's A Sin," became positive after his very first sexual relationship. That eventually led to his one-man show and his efforts to combat stigma.
'Simple Is Beautiful': One-Shot Vaccine Proves Effective
The first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides good protection against the illness, Johnson & Johnson reported in a key study released Friday, offering the world a potentially important new tool as it races to stay ahead of the rapidly mutating virus.
LGBTQ Seniors and COVID-19: A Generation of Resilience Instills Faith Instead of Fear
LGBTQ seniors across the country continue to find ways to counter the devastating impact of COVID-19, but a delayed vaccine rollout along with fear and mistrust put our most vulnerable community in jeopardy.