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What is the best mask to wear? Baystate Health epidemiologist Sarah Haessler offers tips based on the CDC's guidelines.

Dr. Armando Paez and Dr. John O’Reilly answer some important new questions about COVID vaccines and variants.

Each of the authorized vaccines is effective against COVID-19. How are they different, and which should you choose?

Paxlovid is an oral antiviral medicine used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and children. Learn about side effects, eligibility, and how to get a prescription.

Dr. Daniel Skiest discusses how immunity works, including natural immunity vs vaccination and how our immune system can protect us from invaders like COVID-19.

Most people who have COVID-19 symptoms only experience mild illness and can recover at home. Learn how to treat a mild case of COVID-19.

Dr. Sarah Haessler, hospital epidemiologist at Baystate Health, describes Omicron and discusses how we can reduce the spread of the virus.

As the demand for COVID-19 testing surges as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the community, public health officials are urging people not to go to hospital emergency departments to get a coronavirus test.

A COVID booster shot is another dose of the vaccine to “boost” immunity. The Omicron variant is an important reason why everyone eligible should get a booster.

Learn more about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act could impact you.