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Q&A: Infectious disease specialist talks latest COVID-19 updates
The Detroit News spoke with Dennis Cunningham, medical director of infection prevention at Henry Ford Health, about the latest COVID-19 developments.
www.detroitnews.com
Local infectious disease specialists say the updated COVID-19 vaccine will likely protect against the new omicron sub-lineages circulating in Michigan's population. The latest variant, BA.2.86, had been identified in 24 cases worldwide as of Aug. 30 and is likely not responsible for recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Everyone over the age of 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID-19 booster shots, according to the CDC. Individuals can search for providers in their ZIP codes using the federal vaccine finder here. COVID-19 vaccines are available at no cost for adults who don't have insurance, or whose insurance doesn't cover the full amount through the CDC's Bridge Access Program...