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COVID fall guide: Free at-home tests are back — plus, the latest on the new variant circulating

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COVID’s high-activity summer season appears to have passed its peak.

Rates of new COVID infections have fallen since the summer 's surge, but there's a new variant in town, gearing up to fuel winter illnesses.

There is no evidence as of yet that XEC causes any different or more severe symptoms than its predecessors.

A new vaccine as well, though uptake has been slow so far.

The CDC relaxed its isolation guidelines and now recommends that people stay home and away from others for at least 24 hours .

Free or low-cost vaccines may be available through local health departments and community health centers of fairs.

Medicaid , Medicare and many private health insurance plans will cover COVID shots.

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