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Humboldt Tracks COVID Uptick as Seaview Outbreak Emerges

Humboldt County health officials are tracking a COVID-19 outbreak at the Seaview Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Eureka, with wastewater data showing rising infections countywide even as statewide hospitalizations stay very low. Case counts aren’t fully known since COVID is not a reportable illness, but wastewater signals indicate ongoing transmission over several weeks. A new 2026–27 vaccine is expected soon; the current 2025–26 formulation remains broadly protective, and pharmacists can administer vaccines to people ages 3 and up under AB 144. Officials still urge vaccination for high‑risk individuals, masking in crowded places, and maintaining good ventilation and hygiene during the uptick.

via Redheaded Blackbelt|

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Fall 2026 Vaccines: Key Details on Flu, COVID-19, and RSV

With the CDC providing no new fall guidance this year, independent reviews informed 2026–27 recommendations for RSV, flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines. RSV immunization is advised for older adults, pregnant people and infants (with specific age-related notes); seasonal flu shots are recommended for everyone 6 months and older, including high‑dose options for seniors and a new mRNA flu vaccine for some adults; updated COVID-19 vaccines are advised for adults and certain children, with timing emphasizing early fall (October) to maximize protection. Vaccines are expected to be available at major pharmacies and covered by insurers, and pregnant people are encouraged to vaccinate, as safety data show benefits for both mother and baby.

via CNN|

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COVID-19 cases surge in 48 states, charting a national summer uptick

USA TODAY reports that CDC data show COVID-19 infections rising in 48 states (Iowa data unavailable) as part of a “summer surge,” with wastewater measures indicating the highest activity in the South and several states at lower levels; Texas is noted as having very high levels. Experts say behavioral and environmental factors, plus waning immunity, contribute to the uptick. The story includes a state-by-state map and notes a labeling fix for the map.

via Yahoo|

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Unified Fall Vaccine Guidance Emerges Amid Advisory-Committee Uncertainty

With the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee in legal limbo after a court ruling, leading medical societies have issued coordinated recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines this fall, signaling a unified guidance approach across major organizations amid policy disruption.

via The Washington Post|

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Late-summer surge: COVID cases rise across 48 states, map shows

CDC data through Aug. 26 show COVID-19 infections rising in 48 states, with overall levels still very low but a clear late-summer uptick; Iowa did not report data, while Rhode Island and Washington, DC remained steady. Wastewater monitoring points to higher activity in the South and West (Texas at very high, Mississippi high, several states moderate), consistent with a recurring summer surge driven by behavior, environment and waning immunity.

via USA Today|

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FDA Approves Updated COVID Shots for 2026–27 Season

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer, and Novavax for the 2026–2027 season, all targeting the XFG variant. Distribution will begin soon, with eligibility continuing to favor older adults and people with high-risk conditions, while vaccination remains available to others. The vaccines use the flexible mRNA platform for rapid redesign and aim to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, with benefits varying by individual risk.

via HuffPost|

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FDA approves updated COVID vaccines for seniors and at‑risk adults

The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Novavax-Sanofi, and Pfizer-BioNTech to prevent severe disease from the dominant JN.1 lineage XFG subvariant, with approvals for adults 65+ and younger people with one or more chronic conditions; rollout is underway and insurers plan to cover the costs.

via CIDRAP|

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COVID-19 climbs again in Bexar County as schools reopen

COVID-19 cases are rising again in Bexar County as students return to class, with local hospitals seeing more infections and health officials warning of a potential second respiratory season; while San Antonio-area districts have not yet closed, a Rio Grande Valley district briefly shuttered due to rapid case increases. Practical steps to reduce spread include hand hygiene, covering coughs, not sending sick children to school, staying hydrated, and discussing the FDA-approved updated COVID-19 vaccine with a doctor for eligibility.

via KSAT|

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Bay Area braces for COVID uptick as immunity blunts severity

COVID-19 cases are rising again in the Bay Area, with higher test positivity and wastewater signals, but hospitalizations remain comparatively low. Experts attribute much of the milder impact to widespread immunity from prior infections and vaccinations. The California public health guidance remains to vaccinate everyone 6 months and older, with emphasis on the 2025–26 vaccine for ongoing protection. Masks are advised in high-risk or crowded indoor settings, and those who fall ill should stay home; Paxlovid can reduce illness if started within five days of symptoms. Flu shots will be available this fall, and getting both vaccines is encouraged as the season approaches.

via The Press Democrat|

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Bay Area COVID uptick prompts vaccination and masking guidance

COVID-19 is rising again in the Bay Area, with test positivity up from 3.75% in July to 9.34% by mid-August and high wastewater signals in Vallejo, San Francisco, and parts of Silicon Valley, though hospitalizations remain low. Public health officials advise everyone age 6 months and older to get the updated 2025-26 vaccine, to wear masks in crowded indoor spaces if at risk, and to stay home when sick; Paxlovid is available for mild cases, and flu vaccines will be rolled out this fall.

via The Mercury News|

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Tiny Texas district shutters for two days as COVID-19 resurges in schools

San Perlita Independent School District in Willacy County, Texas, canceled all campuses for two days (Aug. 24–25) due to rapid spread of COVID-19, with classes set to resume Aug. 27; the district serves about 174 students and has not disclosed case counts. The shutdown occurs amid rising COVID activity in Texas, including elevated wastewater signals in Harris County, as health officials monitor transmission and vaccines continue to be discussed.

via Yahoo|

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FDA clears updated Covid vaccines for seniors and high-risk adults

The FDA approved updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer‑BioNTech and Moderna for adults 65+ and those with underlying health conditions (with a Sanofi non‑mRNA option also cleared), with rollout expected in the coming days. Federal guidance on who should get the shots remains unsettled due to ongoing legal challenges to the vaccine advisory panel, though vaccines are being prepared for distribution at pharmacies and other sites. Medical societies have guidance in motion, uptake remains a concern, and insurers have pledged continued coverage as access varies by state.

via The Washington Post|

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FDA clears updated Covid vaccines tailored to XFG variant for seniors and at-risk groups

The FDA approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Novavax-Sanofi to target the dominant XFG variant, with age approvals varying by manufacturer (65+ and younger people with high-risk conditions; Moderna for children >6 months, Pfizer for 5+, Novavax-Sanofi for 12+). Vaccines can begin shipping for the 2026-27 season, but recommendations will depend on individual risk rather than universal rollout, and the lack of a functioning CDC vaccine advisory panel raises questions about future guidance and insurer coverage. Current Covid activity is low but rising in wastewater/testing data.

via The Guardian|

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Honokaa Hospital Grapples with COVID Cluster in Long-Term Care Wing

Honokaa Hospital on Hawaii Island is contending a COVID-19 outbreak in its long-term care wing first identified Aug. 15, linked to hurricane-related disruption. By Aug. 26, 26 of 59 patients and 12 of the wing’s staff had tested positive, though officials say no one is severely ill. The hospital is following CDC/CMS mitigation guidelines—testing, isolating, masking, and enhanced hygiene—with the Hawai‘i Department of Health notified. Test results were delayed by storm impacts, prompting broader rapid testing to identify asymptomatic cases. Visitation remains allowed with precautions. Health officials emphasize that while COVID-19 remains circulating, risk is lower than during the pandemic’s peak, and vaccination and precautions remain important for high-risk populations.

via Big Island Now|

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US Summer COVID Wave Brings New GI, Eye and Throat Symptoms

The US is experiencing a summer uptick in COVID-19 driven by a Stratus offshoot of the Omicron lineage, with patients reporting more gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, dehydration) and additional signs like red eyes and a razor‑blade sore throat, alongside the usual fever and cough. Case levels are rising in most states, and schools could broaden exposure as fall approaches; researchers note the variant will continue to mutate, but vaccines and updated boosters are expected this fall. While deaths have surpassed 5,800 this year, most cases remain manageable at home with fluids and fever control, and officials urge vigilance rather than panic.

via Yahoo|

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