
What China’s Speedy COVID Vaccine Deployment Means for the Pandemic
China has promised vaccines to many countries, but whether it can meet its commitments is unclear
China has promised vaccines to many countries, but whether it can meet its commitments is unclear
Doctors say the president could be heading for a bad stretch in prolonged illness—or an upward path to recovery
It kills more people than the flu, contrary to Trump’s claims, and also surpasses stroke, Alzheimer’s and diabetes
As few as 10 percent of infected people may drive a whopping 80 percent of cases in specific types of situations
From a human-made virus to vaccine conspiracy theories, we rounded up the most persistent false claims about the pandemic
An expert on airborne virus transmission explains the risks of talking loudly without wearing a mask in an indoor environment
Researchers are exploring ways to use people’s vocalizations to diagnose coronavirus infections, dementia and depression
President Trump was direct about his COVID diagnosis, but many former presidents have been less forthcoming about their illnesses
This pandemic is far from over, and we aren’t doing enough to stop it
A noted bioethicist says the president’s case could trigger calls for greater transparency about his health—and spawn conspiracy theories
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
With international tourism virtually non-existent, countries are missing out on income to help fund climate adaptation
As people age their innate and adaptive immune responses react more slowly, increasing their risk from diseases like COVID-19
The president is age 74, male and heavy—all factors linked to more severe cases of the illness
How can we make our schools, office buildings and homes safer?
To reduce the likelihood of crises like COVID-19, a comprehensive national approach is essential
Two new studies link some severe infections to genetics and an autoimmune reaction that attacks the body’s own defenses
Mask wearing and social distancing for COVID-19 may have cut influenza cases south of the equator
The assays may not detect all cases, but they are cheap and could be used at home
So why don’t we act like it?
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