Coronavirus / COVID

Supported by phase 3 SCORPIO-PEP trial data, ensitrelvir could become the first oral therapy to prevent COVID-19 following exposure, with an FDA decision due June 16, 2026.

Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE authorized for older adults and high-risk individuals; experts emphasize protection against severe COVID-19 outcomes.

New authorization limits shots to adults ≥65 and individuals with underlying health conditions, with ACIP set to review guidance and insurance coverage implications.

New data show consistent late-summer and winter surges, reinforcing the need for seasonal vaccine timing and focused protection for high-risk groups.

STOP-PASC substudy results find digital biometrics align with symptom burden, supporting their use as objective measures in long COVID research.

First-in-class IL-15 agonist aims to address persistent post-COVID symptoms by enhancing immune clearance and restoring T cell memory.

Julia Moore Vogel, PhD, says the LoCITT study aims to expand access through a fully remote design using CareEvolution’s MyDataHelps platform.

Cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in older adults amid rising US cases and limited booster access.

Low vaccine uptake, immunity gaps, and new antiviral data raise alarms ahead of a potential late-summer surge.

Study investigators found a therapy designed to treat Celiac disease supported a more rapid return to normal activities for patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

Vinay Prasad’s, MD, MPH, short tenure marked by tough regulatory decisions and political pushback; the Trump administration has not yet named a successor for the CBER director role.

New research reveals accelerated brain aging in healthy adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting broader neurological and social effects.

First author Jacek Skarbinski, MD, offers insights on new data published last week showing how this population can benefit from continued vaccination.

Edward Weinstein, MD of Pfizer, says longer courses may benefit severely immunocompromised patients, even without major gains in viral suppression.

A large study looked at booster uptake and effectiveness among US adults who received chemotherapy or immunotherapy.

The company said it expects to have its updated mRNA-1273 (Spikevax) vaccine available for these eligible populations in the US for the next respiratory virus season.

A wearable health monitor synced with a smartphone app could enable remote detection of early SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Rebecca Bromley-Dulfano, MS, says expanding access to home testing and virtual care is key to closing racial gaps in treatment.

Invivyd forms the SPEAR Study Group to evaluate pemivibart for Long COVID and post-vaccine syndrome, exploring monoclonal antibody treatment of spike protein.

Six health organizations and a physician challenge the legality of rescinded vaccine recommendations and dismissal of federal advisory members.

Results from Invivyd’s pemivibart (Pemgarda) phase 3 trial show it had a significant PrEP effect during the 6-month on-drug period for both immunocompromised and immunocompetent populations.

New epidemiologic data, vaccine effectiveness, and safety assessments guide a move from universal to targeted vaccination recommendations for the 2025–26 season.

In a wide-ranging interview, Susan Weiss, PhD, talks about winning the ASM Lifetime Achievement award, her work on coronaviruses, and her concerns around federal government funding and how it may shake up and limit basic science research.

Although COVID-19 has receded quite a bit from the minds of many, it still remains a virus that can present serious morbidity and mortality. Here is a review of clinical treatment strategies by an intensivist when seeing patients with severe COVID-19.

Phase 3 results show immune response and tolerability in adults 65 and older, following phase 2 findings.

After the leaders of the NIH, FDA, and HHS made an announcement stating that both pregnant women and children were going to be taken off the COVID-19 immunization schedule, they decided to offer a new designation for the latter group, making it a shared decision between providers and patients.

The company's vaccine, mRNA-1283, becomes the first approval under the new federal guidelines.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the previously predominant LP81 variant has been declining, and that the NB181 strain, which is a variant under monitoring, is increasing.

Following a positive safety review, Vaxart advances its needle-free, room-temperature stable oral vaccine candidate with government-backed funding and a year-long follow-up study.

In a joint announcement, the leaders of the NIH, HHS, and FDA, made comments about this CDC immunization removal.