Vaccine manufacturers tell Congress they’re ready to double, maybe triple production
Drug manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna are ramping up production of their COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson is waiting for approval ...
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Disadvantaged students are more likely to study online — and this could widen the achievement gap even further
More nonwhite or poor children study in closed schools compared to white students.
Animal coronaviruses are roaming much more than we thought
A new study suggests our troubles with coronaviruses may only be beginning.
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to poor protection against mutated virus
Although this is a local decision, the implications and concerns are global.
Should we double-mask to prevent COVID-19? Fauci (and others) say yes
As new variants of the virus expand, experts look at better ways to be protected with face masks
Frequently asked questions about the coronavirus vaccine
Everything you wanted to know about the new coronavirus vaccines.
Pfizer vaccine appears to work against a key variant mutation, study shows
We still don't know the full extent, but results seem encouraging for the Pfizer vaccine.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?
There's no data because clinical trials did not include pregnant or breastfeeding women. But here's what we know so far.
What’s exactly inside the COVID-19 vaccines?
Sorry but there’s no microchips or luciferase, just safe and effective ingridients.
How long does COVID-19 vaccine immunity last?
Scientists don't know for sure at this stage of the pandemic, but there is evidence suggesting that current vaccines could ...
What are the side effects of the vaccine for COVID-19?
All medication has side effects, and coronavirus vaccines are no exception. Severe reactions are very rare though!
Do I still need a vaccine even if I had COVID-19?
The upside of being sick with COVID-19 is that you're likely naturally immune now, but no one knows for sure ...
Why you still need to wear a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccines are here, but dangers still lurk.
India authorizes two COVID-19 vaccines and readies massive vaccination campaign
Health care and front line workers will begin to be vaccinated this month
What if we kept the air as clean as it was in lockdown? Here’s what we’d have to gain
Cities could save millions on public health costs and gain major economic benefits.
The Swedish model: a year on, the unique pandemic approach still isn’t paying off
As its hospitals fill up to capacity and intensive care beds are running out, Sweden is starting to sidetrack from ...
People are increasingly turning to nature to cope with the pandemic and improve their wellbeing
Nature can be an important ally in these trying times.
Pandemic causes 7% plunge in carbon emissions this year — but there’s little cause for joy
It's not much, but it's some good news.
Face masks reduce new COVID cases by 45%
The study adds to a growing body of evidence supporting the crucial role of face masks in fighting the pandemic.
Less than a year to develop a COVID vaccine – here’s why you shouldn’t be alarmed
It's not one year for a vaccine that's rushed -- it's the 'normal' ten years that's slow.