Public Health
England’s Rush to Reopen Is a Cautionary Tale for the U.S.
Stripping back nearly all public health restrictions comes as the virus still poses a threat
"The Coronavirus Outbreak"
Vaccines
Vaccine Mandates Are Lawful, Effective and Based on Rock-Solid Science
Clear legal pathways exist to move the U.S. closer to herd immunity
Vaccines
Governor Makes Personal Plea to Reluctant Arkansans to Get Vaccinated
The Republican went to Blytheville, Texarkana and other municipalities in the state to allay people’s fears
Public Health
‘Breakthrough’ Infections Do Not Mean COVID Vaccines Are Failing
Getting flu again postinoculation is more common than a return case after a COVID shot
Public Health
How a Remote Indigenous Community Fought the Pandemic
Thanks to a response based on local culture and values, India’s Nicobar islanders haven’t had a single infection during the nation’s horrific second wave
Public Health
COVID, Quickly, Episode 12: Masking Up Again and Why People Refuse Shots
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American ’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between.You can listen to all past episodes here...
Epidemiology
Why Do Variants Such as Delta Become Dominant?
Mutations that make a virus more transmissible are only part of the equation
Public Health
The Crucial Vaccine Benefit We’re Not Talking about Enough
The vaccines not only prevent people from getting sick; they also cut down on transmission by those who get infected after immunization
Medicine
Fauci on COVID Drugs, Vaccines and Getting Back to Normal
The U.S.’s top infectious disease specialist describes a new Biden administration program to develop and test antivirals—and what he’s most worried about as the nation reopens...
Public Health
How the Delta Variant Spreads So Quickly
Viral load is roughly 1,000 times higher in people infected with the Delta variant than those infected with the original coronavirus strain, according to a study in China
Public Health
Should Children Get COVID Vaccines? What the Science Says
With vaccination campaigns underway in some countries while others weigh the options, Nature looks at the evidence for vaccinating younger people
Mental Health
At Least Two Million Children Have Lost a Parent or Grandparent Caregiver to COVID
That’s at a minimum. The real number could be significantly higher
Public Health
People with COVID Often Infect Their Pets
New unpublished studies show that dogs and cats with COVID-positive owners frequently have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Public Health
COVID, Quickly, Episode 11: Vaccine Booster Shots, and Reopening Offices Safely
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series: COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American ’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between.You can listen to all past episodes here...
Public Health
Kids Get ‘Long COVID,’ Too
Children can suffer lingering symptoms from the disease, but researchers are still working to determine how frequently and how severely
Medicine
There Are Few Good COVID Antivirals, but That Could Be Changing
Developing pills that block the novel coronavirus has been challenging. A new Biden administration program aims to boost the effort
Public Health
Is Your Office Safe from COVID? What to Know Now That Your Boss Wants You Back
Workers are anxious because the coronavirus is still infecting people. Here are ways to evaluate the safety of a shared work space
Public Health
COVID Risks at the Tokyo Olympics Aren’t Being Managed, Experts Say
Current prevention measures may not be enough to prevent an outbreak
Medicine
Mix-and-Match COVID Vaccines: The Case Is Growing, but Questions Remain
Studies suggest mixing vaccines provokes potent immune responses, but scientists want answers on real-world efficacy and rare side effects
Behavior
Harm Reduction Is the Best Approach for COVID and Drug Addiction
In both cases, harm reduction is a better strategy than draconian rules that feel virtuous but don’t actually work
