Coronavirus

The latest news and patient stories about COVID-19 from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

The flu shot works (and other things to know about it)

According to the CDC, people vaccinated against flu were about 40% to 60% less likely to experience flu illness.

Is it flu or COVID? An at-home test can tell you

Self-testing for COVID and the flu just got easier.

California issues new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, and California has clarified who in the state can receive one of the new shots.

Woman sitting at desk closing her tired eyes and holding glasses

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic caused accelerated brain aging

Researchers in Britain analyzed brain scans taken before and during the pandemic and found that the COVID-19 pandemic was detrimental to brain health.

Sick woman holding her sore throat and a cup of tea

‘Razor blade throat’ COVID subvariant leads to global cases

Called the ‘razor blade throat’ COVID subvariant by some, NB.1.8.1 or the “Nimbus” variant is leading to increased cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.

Steven Barron of San Diego at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Exceptional care at a critical moment

The COVID care Steven Barron received at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center helped him walk out of the hospital — to later return as an employee.

Woman wearing a mask getting a COVID-19 test

6 ways the pandemic improved patient care

As we mark 5 years since the start of the pandemic, Sharp leaders share lessons learned and the positive impacts on health care.

Hospitals brace for the possibility of a ‘quad-demic'

Health experts worry hospitals and clinics may become overwhelmed with cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus.

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