Nearly three years into the pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about COVID-19. We know how to protect ourselves from the virus with vaccines, prevent its spread by masking and social distancing and how to treat infections with antiviral and anti-inflammatory medications. But we still have much to learn about the condition known as long COVID.

Concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19 in a clinical setting? Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, explains how public health officials notify patients or caregivers if there is any concern about exposure.

South Shore Health's lab team developed an in-house test that produces results in about five hours, which means more PPE for caregivers and more beds for patients that need them most.

As we enter the sixth month of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty continues to permeate most aspects of our lives.

​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

South Shore Health's staff is on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Here's how you can help them.

As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, the tools used to keep us safe are evolving too. Learn more about the new bivalent boosters.

From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.

It's important that you get the care you need — particularly for substance or alcohol use disorder — during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new recommendations present a step towards normal. An infectious disease expert shares what fully vaccinated people need to remember to stay safe against COVID-19.