COVID-19

Topic's Include: Immunity to COVID-19 could last longer than you'd think, the CDC urging unvaccinated people to not travel labor day weekend, and Mayo study finds antibody treatment can help COVID-19 patients.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is on the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., are joined by Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D. The three delve into common myths about the COVID-19 vaccines, and emphasize that the vaccines are effective and safe.

With a spike in cases spurred by the delta virus, demand for COVID-19 testing is on the rise again, and several at-home tests that have been approved for emergency use authorization are becoming more popular. But should you rely on a test that you administer yourself to tell you whether you have COVID-19? Dr. Matthew Binnicker explains the pros and cons of at-home tests.

Topic's Include: FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, responding to increased demand for COVID-19 testing, vaccines and implementing visitor restrictions, and Mayo Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Rochester through Sept. 17.

Today's highlights include: COVID delta surge puts strain on Minnesota hospitals: ‘Everybody’s Exhausted’, are delta symptoms different, and who qualifies for a 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Topic's Include: Mayo Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Rochester until August 28th, Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Breaking down the booster terminology for COVID-19 vaccines, and Mayo Clinic minute: Tips for a healthy school year.

Today's highlights include: U.S. to advise boosters for most Americans 8 months after vaccination , how does COVID-19 affect the brain, and Mayo Clinic announces $200 million project, expected to create over 100 new jobs.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., explain COVID-19 vaccine boosters: what they are, how they work, and why they may be helpful in fighting the global pandemic.

Topics include: Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: How Mayo hopes to slam the door when COVID-19 comes knocking, what you need to know about COVID-19 tests, and Mayo Clinic preparing for COVID-19 vaccine boosters when approved.

Today's highlights include: FDA Covid-19 vaccine booster plan could be ready within weeks, how to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 or a common cold as school starts, and a Mayo Clinic expert discusses the delta variant.

Topic's Include: COVID-19 Resource Center addresses surge in delta variant infections, vaccination rates and hot spots, why masking recommendations change, and Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The COVID-19 delta variant has changed everything.

Today's highlights include: Marshfield Clinic Health System requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, White House says US had donated 110M Coronavirus vaccine doses abroad, China orders mass testing as COVID outbreak spreads, providers should require COVID vaccinations, masking in schools is the right call, and 5 ways to adjust your sleep schedule when heading back into the office.

In the wake of the CDC withdrawing its emergency use authorization request for a coronavirus PCR test, social media posts claimed the action signaled that the tests were flawed. Dr. Matthew Binnicker explains why those claims are false.