The Coronavirus Outbreak

Readers write in about their ancestors’ experiences during the 1918 flu

There are times when critically ill patients must wait for beds, and some facilities have contingency plans to limit scarce supplies to certain patients

Emergency physician Leana Wen says we must balance prioritizing those who most “deserve” a vaccine with getting people vaccinated quickly

Using pictures to convey the pandemic’s harsh reality is a communication strategy that requires nuance and empathy

Pandemic highlights for the week

It will not be an easy task

The virus induces neurological symptoms that persist long after the pandemic ends

In 16 states that have released data by race, white residents are being vaccinated at much higher rates—in many cases two to three times higher

After Pfizer and Moderna, a slew of other candidates could fill gaps in efficacy, production or distribution

Boosting indoor humidity in winter can hinder transmission of the virus

Lessons from other viruses show that even if vaccines don’t completely stop disease spread, they can still successfully contain it

Here are pandemic highlights for the week