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SARS-CoV-2 is evolving

SARS-CoV-2 is evolving "rapidly," spawning one new variant after another. But omicron continues to dominate, raising new questions about how evolution of the virus is headed.

Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.

While infections, hospitalizations, and deaths from Covid-19 have been steadily declining in the United States in recent months, experts warn that rising cases in Europe may be "a harbinger for what's about to happen in the United States," Rob Stein writes for NPR's "Shots."

Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.

Pfzier-BioNTech and Moderna are asking the Food and Drug Administration to authorize the new omicron boosters for young children.

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

The left-leaning media outlets criticized the recent comments by President Biden, arguing that his declaration was politically motivated and 'irresponsible.'