Latest "VA coronavirus" stories

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

4 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

7 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

8 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

17 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

17 months ago

VA won’t mail out COVID kits but veterans can get free tests at clinics

Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

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