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Can we trust rapid COVID tests against BA.2? This is what the experts say
With the BA.2 subvariant of omicron pushing infection rates up, many are reaching for at-home rapid tests. Here's what experts say on how best to use them.
Their mom died of COVID. They say conspiracy theories are what really killed her
Stephanie was usually careful about her health and regular vaccinations. But then she got into sharing far-out videos and fringe ideas. When COVID hit, misinformation put her and her husband at risk.
Battle over CDC's powers goes far beyond travel mask mandate
A federal judge's decision to strike down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for travelers is only the latest in a series of challenges that seek to rein in the agency.