The Coronavirus Outbreak

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Two RNA vaccines will be useful as U.S. infections surge, but the speedy authorizations complicate clinical trials

Deaths are surging, and mental health is strained. But coping strategies people use amid other catastrophes can help

Fears about lingering coronavirus are prompting a massive disinfection initiative before the Bidens move in

Here are pandemic highlights for the week

With the festive season ahead, Nature examines what is known about the risks of COVID spread and how researchers will spend their time off

Emergency use authorizations by the FDA are not ideal

Nurse Kristen Choi says health care providers need to better educate patients about possible side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Even with vaccines on the way, treatments are needed to prevent the disease from getting worse—and to be ready for COVID-25, COVID-37, and so on

The country’s leading expert on infectious diseases shares his thoughts on resolving the current public health crisis and preparing for the next

The FDA issued the emergency use authorization for the vaccine late on Friday. And immunizations of health care workers and long-term care facility residents could begin within days​

Here are pandemic highlights for the week