Updated coronavirus vaccines may not be available until mid-September, and people who are not considered high risk may not be able to access them. Coronavirus infections are climbing again, marking another summer wave as children go back to school.

If you want a COVID-19 shot this fall, will your employer’s health insurance plan pay for it? There’s no clear answer.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Congressman Clay Higgins, a Republican from Lafayette, said he wants to block future federal funding to the New Orleans Health Department following its promotion of updated COVID-19 vaccine guidance.

Researchers show that countries with higher initial COVID-19 vaccine acceptance also achieved stronger booster uptake, but trust and access remain decisive. The commentary warns that vaccine successes also fueled hesitancy,

COVID-19 vaccine proves cost-effective, especially for older adults, significantly reducing illness and hospitalizations across all age groups.

Plus, what it’s like in Washington D.C. right now.

The XFG variant was first detected in January in southeast Asia. The earliest U.S. case was in March. So far in MD, case numbers remain low.

For those who don’t fall under the CDC’s new recommendations, experts say coverage would depend entirely on their insurance — with some deciding to fully cover the shot, others requiring a copay and some not covering it at all. Without insurance, a Covid shot can cost up to $140, according to the CDC’s vaccine price list.