Public Health

The First Billion COVID Vaccinations Have Been Given

It took just four months to reach this global milestone, and hitting the two-billion mark could happen even faster, say scientists

May 1, 2021 — Freda Kreier and Nature magazine

Public Health

Coronavirus News Roundup: April 24–April 30

Pandemic highlights for the week

April 30, 2021 — Robin Lloyd | Opinion

Public Health

Few Would Fear COVID Vaccines if Policy Makers Explained Their Risks Better

Clear messaging and transparency are vital, say some experts on risk assessment and decision-making

April 30, 2021 — Claudia Wallis

Biotech

COVID Innovations: Vaccines for Variants, Drone Deliveries, Print-Your-Own Shots, and More

Next-generation COVID-19 vaccines will not only tackle different versions of the virus but will provide solutions across the world at a fraction of the cost

April 30, 2021 — Cormac Sheridan and Nature Biotechnology

Behavior & Society

Religion Both Helped and Hurt during the Pandemic

It was good, on balance, for people’s mental health—but not so good for physical health

April 29, 2021 — Landon Schnabel | Opinion