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It’s unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has now been seen in travelers to Belgium, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel. It’s unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has now been seen […]

Federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems during pregnancy. Federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek input from […]

State and local governments have struggled to determine who among the many workers who braved the raging coronavirus pandemic before vaccines became available should qualify for so-called hero pay: Should it go to a small pool of essential workers like nurses or be spread around to others, including grocery store workers? State and local governments […]

UPMC Health Plan and other insurers have covered more Medicaid enrollees this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UPMC Health Plan and other insurers have covered more Medicaid enrollees this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.