Author: Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY

Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted their new COVID-19 booster that targets the omicron subvariant BA.5 to the FDA for emergency use authorization.

Biden continued to test positive for COVID Friday. Although his symptoms are almost completely resolved, his physician said he’ll remain in isolation.

In July, more than 12,500 Americans died of COVID-19, at an average pace of about 400 deaths per day, according to Johns Hopkins University data.

The government distributed 300,000 doses this month and announced Wednesday another 786,000 are available – bringing the total to over 1.1 million.

Some experts worry abortion bans could trickle down to restrict the use of emergency contraception and birth control if Roe is overturned.

Some experts worry abortion bans could trickle down to restrict the use of emergency contraception and birth control if Roe is overturned.

The past two summers saw increased cases, hospitalizations and death, but health experts say this summer may be different.

The CDC says the extra booster is especially important for people 65 and older, and those 50 and older who have underlying medical conditions.

The official death toll for COVID-19 was 5.9 million as of Dec. 31, 2021. But researchers found the actual death toll may be closer to 18.2 million.