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COVID Omicron News: CDC may announce new mask guidance in coming weeks

NEW YORK (WABC) -- With the push to get more people boosted and with COVID cases continuing to decline, there could soon be some different guidance when it comes to wearing masks across the country. Read More

COVID Omicron News: CDC weighs significant update to mask recommendations

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The CDC is weighing a significant update to its mask information as the highly transmissible omicron variant sweeps across the nation. Federal health officials are expected to ... Read More

COVID News: Benefits of vaccine outweigh risks for kids, FDA says

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The FDA says the benefits outweigh the risks when it comes to giving Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children. The agency posted a new assessment for kids ages five to 11 Friday night. Read More

We Can’t Diet and Exercise Our Way Out of the Next Pandemic

In the event of a sudden pandemic, what should we do? This month, Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health, offered a remarkably blunt answer: nothing. Read More