Covid-19

Ariana Grande tested positive for COVID-19.

Ariana Grande tested positive for COVID-19 after an exhausting press tour to promote her new film 'Wicked: For Good'. She shared the news on her Instagram Story and posted a screenshot of her appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' with the caption: 'Moments before Covid.' Grandes co-star Cynthia Erivo also fell ill at the end of the press tour.

Ariana Grande tested positive for COVID-19.

Ariana Grande has revealed via social media that she's tested positive for COVID-19.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have revised their vaccination schedule and no longer make a general recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the updated vaccination calendar, the CDC now recommends that young children receive the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine separately from the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella. The agency cites studies showing a slightly increased but rare risk of febrile seizures in young children when both vaccines are administered together as the reason for this change. The new guidelines were approved by Jim O’Neill, the acting CDC director and deputy secretary of health. O’Neill stated, "Informed consent is back. The blanket COVID-19 recommendation from the CDC in 2022 has prevented many healthcare providers from openly discussing individual risks and benefits with patients or parents. That changes today." Additionally, the CDC has officially withdrawn its recommendation for adults under 65 to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Instead, it now states that individuals under 65 should make the vaccination decision on an "individual decision-making basis" and in consultation with medical professionals. Many major insurers have committed to covering the costs of the COVID-19 vaccine until 2026, regardless of the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Penn Badgley said he had to "simulate sex by myself" and was "effectively humpin’ on the air" when he filmed a steamy scene in You season three.

Teddi Mellencamp has opened up about her recent battle with depression.

Charlotte Hawkins has revealed she had trouble breathing during the coronavirus crisis as she was "constantly on high alert".

Josh Gad is "heartbroken" after pulling out of Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend because he has COVID-19.

The German government plans to establish a commission to investigate the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to determine the correctness of past decisions.

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson "went silent" and "became detached" as he battled the long-term effects of COVID-19, according to his bandmate Al Jardine.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 booster shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. The decision, made public through social media, bypassed the usual consultation process of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has been criticized by legal experts and medical professionals. Kennedy, appointed by the Trump administration, claimed that the change was due to a lack of clinical data supporting repeated booster shots for these groups. Flanked by FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary and NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Kennedy stated that the update aligns with "common sense and good science." Experts argue that the move is unprecedented and could weaken vaccine accessibility and insurance coverage. The CDC website still recommends booster shots, with no indication that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has reviewed or voted on the change. Health authorities warn that the announcement undermines trust in the process and could have legal consequences. Pregnant women are at increased risk from COVID-19, and infants under six months are among the most vulnerable individuals. The World Health Organization is monitoring a new variant, NB.1.8.1, which has spread to at least 22 countries and is causing an increase in hospitalizations in parts of Asia. While not more severe, it is more transmissible. Current vaccines are still considered effective, but the new approval pathways could delay access for broader population groups. Critics say the change could lead to confusion and reduce protection for vulnerable individuals.