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COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research from the Ohio State University College of Medicine suggests that the severity and breadth of sensory dysfunctions in long COVID-19 may be influenced by a patient’s age, initial COVID-19 severity and cognitive functions.

Researchers are still determining the cause of these extended symptoms, but some COVID-19 "long-haulers" may actually be dealing with a known condition, called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

A study published Wednesday shows that the early U.S. death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic was higher than previously recorded. The journal Science Advances found that more than 155,000

Starting April 7, eligible Albertans can receive an additional immunization at no cost at participating pharmacies or Primary Care Alberta public health clinics. According to the province, eligibility criteria is in line with recommendations from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI):

Public health officials are monitoring a new strain of COVID-19, now called the cicada, because of its long incubation period.

Respiratory virus activity across Iowa is starting to shift as the season winds down, according to the latest state report covering March 15-21.Hospital visits