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More from Covid-19 vaccines: News and updates

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Biden’s plan to fix the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, explainedBiden’s plan to fix the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, explained
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Here’s how Biden plans to get 100 million vaccine doses out in his first 100 days.

By German Lopez
Why Israel is leading the world in vaccinating its population
World Politics

Israel’s vaccination rate is nearly 7 times America’s. Here’s how they did it.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
The debate about ending the placebo in Covid-19 vaccine trials, explainedThe debate about ending the placebo in Covid-19 vaccine trials, explained
Explainers

Thousands of people in clinical trials got the placebo instead of the vaccine. When should they get the vaccine for real?

By Umair Irfan
Science
The Capitol outbreak shows one vaccine dose may not fully shield against the coronavirusThe Capitol outbreak shows one vaccine dose may not fully shield against the coronavirus
Science

Just because you got a Covid-19 vaccine doesn’t mean you’re invulnerable to reckless behavior.

By Umair Irfan
Once you and your friends are vaccinated, can you travel and quit social distancing?
Future Perfect

Expect life to return to normal in 3 stages — not all at once.

By Sigal Samuel
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Should the US hold back vaccine doses? Biden says no.Should the US hold back vaccine doses? Biden says no.
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The US may change its current policy of holding doses in reserve for the second shot.

By Kelsey Piper
Technology
Why some Florida counties are using Eventbrite to schedule vaccine appointmentsWhy some Florida counties are using Eventbrite to schedule vaccine appointments
Technology

The event ticket sales platform is far from perfect, but some counties say it’s their best and only option.

By Sara Morrison
Future Perfect
America’s messy Covid-19 vaccine rollout, explainedAmerica’s messy Covid-19 vaccine rollout, explained
Future Perfect

The US was supposed to vaccinate 20 million people in December. It didn’t get to 5 million.

By German Lopez
How the ultra-wealthy could try to cut in line for the Covid-19 vaccine
Technology

We asked experts what could go wrong.

By Theodore Schleifer
The UK coronavirus mutation has been found in the US
Science

A new, more transmissible Covid-19 variant has been detected in Colorado and California.

By Brian Resnick and Umair Irfan
Science
The UK approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. The US might not get it until April.The UK approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. The US might not get it until April.
Science

The AstraZeneca vaccine is cheaper and easier to distribute than other vaccines being deployed.

By Umair Irfan
Covid-19
Florida county has elderly residents camp out overnight to get Covid-19 vaccineFlorida county has elderly residents camp out overnight to get Covid-19 vaccine
Covid-19

Trial by ordeal is a bad way to distribute lifesaving drugs.

By Ian Millhiser
Explainers
The 4 major unknowns of how vaccines will affect the Covid-19 pandemicThe 4 major unknowns of how vaccines will affect the Covid-19 pandemic
Explainers

Covid-19 vaccines are here, but key questions remain.

By Umair Irfan
2020 had some significant silver linings. Here are 7 of them.
Future Perfect

Many of this year’s breakthroughs and lessons have the potential to make our future much brighter.

By Kelsey Piper
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Trump administration and Pfizer work on deal for tens of millions more Covid-19 vaccinesTrump administration and Pfizer work on deal for tens of millions more Covid-19 vaccines
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The deal would get the US a little closer to its vaccine goals.

By German Lopez
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Who should get the vaccine first? The debate over a CDC panel’s guidelines, explained.Who should get the vaccine first? The debate over a CDC panel’s guidelines, explained.
Future Perfect

Giving the vaccine to older people first will save lives. Here’s why it was (briefly) controversial.

By Kelsey Piper
Covid-19
Dr. Fauci got the Covid-19 vaccine on live TVDr. Fauci got the Covid-19 vaccine on live TV
Covid-19

Up to half of Americans are expressing vaccine skepticism as political leaders work to alleviate concerns by taking the vaccine publicly.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Politics
Joe Biden got the Covid-19 vaccine on live TVJoe Biden got the Covid-19 vaccine on live TV
Politics

The president-elect wants to convince Americans that the vaccine is safe and effective.

By Fabiola Cineas
Technology
Corporate America would like the vaccine nowCorporate America would like the vaccine now
Technology

The debate about which workers should get the Covid-19 vaccine next, explained.

By Emily Stewart
Technology
Social media companies are already losing the vaccine misinformation fightSocial media companies are already losing the vaccine misinformation fight
Technology

Posts that discourage and make fun of Covid-19 vaccination are racking up engagement.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Science
A second Covid-19 vaccine has received FDA emergency use authorizationA second Covid-19 vaccine has received FDA emergency use authorization
Science

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine is poised to roll out within days.

By Umair Irfan
Science
Yes, people who’ve had Covid-19 can still benefit from the vaccineYes, people who’ve had Covid-19 can still benefit from the vaccine
Science

Immunologists explain why.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
Pence got the Covid-19 vaccine to build confidence in itPence got the Covid-19 vaccine to build confidence in it
Politics

The vice president just provided a rare example of White House coronavirus leadership.

By Aaron Rupar
Race
How one city is building vaccine trust in Black and Latinx communitiesHow one city is building vaccine trust in Black and Latinx communities
Race

Since vaccines don’t guarantee vaccination, one New Jersey city is on a quest to overcome residents’ longstanding distrust.

By Fabiola Cineas
Why the Covid-19 vaccines may feel different from other routine shots
Explainers

The side effects of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, explained.

By Julia Belluz