Frequently asked questions about the coronavirus vaccine
Everything you wanted to know about the new coronavirus vaccines.
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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.
Here’s which car windows you should open to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk
Three words: open - the - windows.
Every week of lockdown makes binge drinking more likely
The pandemic can affect our mental health and alter our behavior
Russia begins distributing vaccine — despite not showing safety or effectiveness in large-scale trials
While you're living in 2020, Russia is already living in a risky 2021.
Coronavirus was already in the US before the official Wuhan outbreak, new study shows
The CDC says US blood samples from early December tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Adults over 50 are a priority for the COVID-19 vaccine. But many would rather wait
You'd think everyone is eager to get on with their post-pandemic lives as quickly as possible. Well, not really.