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More from Covid-19 vaccines: News and updates

Explainers
Pfizer claims its Covid-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective so far. Here’s what we actually know.Pfizer claims its Covid-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective so far. Here’s what we actually know.
Explainers

The results are promising, but they’re drawn from a very small number of infections.

By Umair Irfan
Science
What if the Covid-19 vaccine only works half the time?What if the Covid-19 vaccine only works half the time?
Science

Even a mediocre Covid-19 vaccine could help end the pandemic.

By F. Perry Wilson
Science
A key FDA vaccine committee declined to vote on a Covid-19 vaccineA key FDA vaccine committee declined to vote on a Covid-19 vaccine
Science

The decision to wait for more evidence means it’s very unlikely a Covid-19 vaccine will see any form of approval before Election Day.

By Umair Irfan
A third of Americans might refuse a Covid-19 vaccine. How screwed are we?
Science

There’s still time to get this right.

By Brian Resnick
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Covid-19 vaccine makers are pushing back against pressures to deliver by Election DayCovid-19 vaccine makers are pushing back against pressures to deliver by Election Day
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The CDC wants hospitals to prepare to deliver a vaccine by November, but vaccine makers are pledging not to rush approval.

By Umair Irfan
Explainers
These Covid-19 vaccine candidates could change the way we make vaccines — if they workThese Covid-19 vaccine candidates could change the way we make vaccines — if they work
Explainers

Why adenovirus and mRNA vaccines could start a revolution.

By Umair Irfan
The global risk of “vaccine nationalism”
World Politics

A Covid-19 outbreak in one country is a threat to all. What happens if the vaccine race is every nation for itself?

By Jen Kirby
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Covid-19 vaccine trials are showing promising results. A lot can still go wrong.Covid-19 vaccine trials are showing promising results. A lot can still go wrong.
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Not all experts are optimistic we’ll have a vaccine by the end of the year.

By Umair Irfan
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A vaccine may not be enough to end the pandemicA vaccine may not be enough to end the pandemic
Explainers

We need to plan for many different Covid-19 vaccine scenarios. These four factors will influence the outcome.

By Umair Irfan
A guide to the vaccines and drugs that could fight coronavirus
Science

The most promising medical solutions to Covid-19 show what’s wrong with our approach to outbreaks.

By Julia Belluz, Umair Irfan and 1 more