Latest "VA coronavirus" stories

VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster

Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

VA study finds Paxlovid may help prevent long COVID-19 problems

The medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

VA officials confident they’re ready for the next COVID surge

Coronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

Free at-home COVID tests for veterans? Lawmakers want VA to make that a thing.

The VA currently provides free coronavirus tests for veterans but not any at-home self-testing kits.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

No firings yet for VA workers who refuse COVID vaccines, despite continued warnings

Officials had said firings could start this month for staffers who missed vaccination deadlines last fall.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

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