The Coronavirus and Right-Wing Postmodernism
Does right-wing skepticism toward the coronavirus have anything to do with the postmodern philosophy of Thomas Kuhn?...
"The Coronavirus Outbreak"
What Could Warming Mean for Pathogens like Coronavirus?
Scientists expect to see changes in the timing, location and severity of disease outbreaks as global temperatures rise
Synthetic Biologists Think They Can Develop a Better Coronavirus Vaccine Than Nature Could
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are betting on a different approach than existing efforts for battling COVID-19
The Poor and Marginalized Will Be the Hardest Hit by Coronavirus
We need to rethink our public health strategies before the next outbreak—even if the conversations are uncomfortable
Trump’s Immigration Policies Will Make the Coronavirus Pandemic Worse
The rule that noncitizens cannot draw on public assistance is going to drive many out of the health care system
Before Coronavirus Outbreak, Many Nursing Homes Had Infection-Control Lapses
Health inspectors have cited more than 60 percent of U.S. nursing homes for health violations such as workers not washing hands enough
Which Groups Are Most at Risk from the Coronavirus?
Being elderly, having an underlying illness and possibly being male all increase the risk of dying from an infection with the virus
Coronavirus Fears Cancel World’s Biggest Physics Meeting
Physicists who were set to attend the American Physical Society’s Denver conference are using virtual platforms to share their talks
First Death in U.S. from New Coronavirus Announced in Washington State
The development comes after four cases were reported on the West Coast with no known travel history or contact with anyone who had previously been diagnosed
A Promising Antiviral Is Being Tested for the Coronavirus—but Results Are Not Yet Out
The drug remdesivir is effective against many other viruses, and some experts are optimistic that it—or similar compounds—may work for the pathogen responsible for COVID-19
FDA Identifies First Drug Shortage Blamed on Coronavirus—but Won’t Name the Drug
The agency says patients can use alternatives while it works with manufacturers to mitigate the situation
Latest U.S. Coronavirus Case Suggests True Scope of Undetected Spread Is Unknown
A California woman may have been infected locally, but few Americans are being tested
Preparing for Coronavirus to Strike the U.S.
Getting ready for the possibility of major disruptions is not only smart; it’s also our civic duty
Trump Taps Pence to Lead U.S. Coronavirus Response
The decision comes after days of speculation over the appointment of a coronavirus “czar"
What Coronavirus Emergency Measures Could U.S. Communities Take?
Health security expert Caitlin Rivers talks about what schools, businesses and individuals can do to minimize the impact
Uncertainty in a Time of Coronavirus
Here’s why communicating public health risk during an epidemic is so challenging
CDC Expects Community Spread of Coronavirus in U.S., Warns Disruptions Could be “Severe”
A top official urged American businesses and families to start preparing for the possibility of a bigger outbreak
WHO Says Coronavirus Is Not Yet a Pandemic but Urges Countries to Prepare
The director-general said nations should aim to protect groups at highest risk, including health care workers and the elderly
How to Report on the COVID-19 Outbreak Responsibly
Remember, the virus doesn’t follow the news and doesn’t care about Twitter
Researchers Map Structure of Coronavirus “Spike” Protein
The finding could help lay the groundwork for a vaccine
