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COVID-19

News, advice and tools for staying healthy and engaged.

New COVID Boosters: Which People Need Them the Most?

New COVID Boosters: Which People Need Them the Most?

Older adults in their 60s and up are more vulnerable to severe illness, but uptake of the new boosters have been slow.

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Could It Be COVID, the Flu or 'Just' a Cold?

Could It Be COVID, the Flu or 'Just' a Cold?

The holiday travel craze and close-quartered gatherings might expose you to one of the many respiratory diseases swirling this season.

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Don't Miss Out on Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests: How to Get Them

Don't Miss Out on Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests: How to Get Them

The federal government stopped shipping COVID-19 kits but you can still get at-home tests for free.

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Tools to Help

The Best Gear for Online Meetings

The Best Gear for Online Meetings

Zoom call for work? Cocktail hour on FaceTime? This gear will enhance all your video chats.

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How to Use Zoom Like a Pro

How to Use Zoom Like a Pro

Here's how to change your background and audio and video settings, and how to create breakout rooms.

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The Best Mesh Routers

The Best Mesh Routers

A good mesh router will spread a fast, reliable internet connection throughout your home.

Fun Around the Flames: Best Fire Pits

Fun Around the Flames: Best Fire Pits

We tested popular fire pit models from Breeo, Solo Stove, BioLite and others.

Put Your Pantry Odds and Ends to Work in New Recipes

Put Your Pantry Odds and Ends to Work in New Recipes

From random items to missing ingredients, here's how to make the most of your inventory.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

5 COVID Questions Scientists Can't Answer
5 COVID Questions Scientists Can't Answer

5 COVID Questions Scientists Can't Answer

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N95, KN95, KF94: The Best Masks Now
N95, KN95, KF94: The Best Masks Now

N95, KN95, KF94: The Best Masks Now

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If You Can't Get a Better Mask
If You Can't Get a Better Mask

If You Can't Get a Better Mask

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More Free COVID Test Kits Available
More Free COVID Test Kits Available

More Free COVID Test Kits Available

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Why You Shouldn't Just 'Get COVID Over With'
Why You Shouldn't Just 'Get COVID Over With'

Why You Shouldn't Just 'Get COVID Over With'

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Make Sure Your COVID Test Is Real
Make Sure Your COVID Test Is Real

Make Sure Your COVID Test Is Real

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How to Replace Your Lost Vaccination Card
How to Replace Your Lost Vaccination Card

How to Replace Your Lost Vaccination Card

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Pfizer COVID Pill: What It Does
Pfizer COVID Pill: What It Does

Pfizer COVID Pill: What It Does

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Merck COVID Pill: What We Know
Merck COVID Pill: What We Know

Merck COVID Pill: What We Know

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COVID and Flu: Can You Get Both?
COVID and Flu: Can You Get Both?

COVID and Flu: Can You Get Both?

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Text to Find a Booster
Text to Find a Booster

Text to Find a Booster

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When COVID Is No Longer a Pandemic
When COVID Is No Longer a Pandemic

When COVID Is No Longer a Pandemic

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