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Even a majority of Democrats and vaccinated Americans are confused, despite acknowledging the benefits of recommendations changing in response to new data.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky reiterated Wednesday the agency still recommends that Americans wear masks indoors and in schools.

New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts became the latest states Wednesday to announce changes to their mask requirements.

Medical product maker Medline’s revenue eclipsed $20 billion last year, adding more than 230 new healthcare provider and health system accounts worth nearly $2 billion in 2020 sales.

CVS reported more than $1 billion in quarterly profits thanks to a rush of customers being vaccinated against Covid-19 or tested for the virus as the Omicron variant surged.

Most people with Covid symptoms in Sweden will be unable to get a free test from Wednesday and will be asked to stay at home.

NHS chiefs have released a major plan to boost surgery and improve waiting times.

Time spent in nature has been shown to have numerous benefits to physical and mental health.

The company also reported third quarter earnings, including revenue of $97.9 million, an increase of 67% year-over-year.

The pandemic has highlighted the systemic issues that drive poor health and health inequalities – and we need to harness the power of business to change this by bringing "H" into "ESG"

Stanford scientists have discovered an improved method of genome sequencing that can diagnose a rare genetic disorder within the span of just eight hours.

A protein-based Covid-19 vaccine by Akston Biosciences that can be stored at room temperature and efficiently manufactured using existing technology was well-tolerated and provoked an immune response in all those receiving higher doses.

Shares of Peloton surged roughly 25% after Barry McCarthy was announced as the new CEO.

Production at a key Covid-19 vaccine plant has been paused though many African nations continue to report low vaccine supplies.

Nearly two years into the pandemic, weary politicians and governments are pushing to treat Covid-19 like any other problematic but manageable illness like the seasonal flu, but experts warn the approach could be premature.

Despite nabbing $12.5 billion in Covid vaccine sales last year, Pfizer stock plunged as much as 6% Tuesday.