Brain fog, other long Covid symptoms can last more than a year, study finds The new research is the longest follow-up study of the neurological symptoms among long Covid patients. NBC News

The devastating neurological effects of long Covid can persist for more than a year, research published Tuesday finds — even as other symptoms abate. 

Harris, surgeon general warn of health care worker burnout WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a warning Monday about burnout among the nation's health care staff after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the potential for severe worker shortages in the years ahead if the situation is not addressed. AP NEWS

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As cases rise, Americans are ‘checked out’ on COVID-19 COVID-19 cases are on the rise, but many Americans are over thinking of the virus as a crisis.   Even in blue cities, restaurants are packed with people, and many Americans don’t we… lvella The Hill

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, but many Americans are over thinking of the virus as a crisis.  

Even in blue cities, restaurants are packed with people, and many Americans don’t wear masks even on the subway or on airplanes.  

More than 100 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported in 12 countries, including the US More cases of a rare disease have been reported worldwide, including in the United States -- where one health official said he expects more cases in the days ahead. Holly Yan, CNN CNN

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Biden: Monkeypox threat doesn't rise to level of COVID-19 TOKYO (AP) — President Joe Biden sought Monday to calm concerns about recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States, saying he did not see the need to institute strict quarantine measures. AP NEWS

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Speaking in Tokyo a day after he said the virus was something “to be concerned about,” Biden said, ”I just don’t think it rises to the level of the kind of concern that existed with COVID-19.”

Less deadly than delta? In some states, omicron caused more deaths The omicron variant, though extremely contagious, was considered less deadly than delta. New research shows that wasn't always the case. NBC News

When the omicron variant first emerged last November, many doctors, researchers and scientists hoped that the new strain — while more transmissible — would cause fewer deaths.

A snort or a jab? Scientists debate potential benefits of intranasal Covid-19 vaccines If we want vaccines that protect our upper respiratory tracts, we’re probably going to need products that are administered in the nose — intranasal vaccines. Helen Branswell STAT

As the world amasses experience with Covid-19 vaccines, something we should have known from the start is coming into sharp focus.