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Coronavirus Covid 19 Archive

Archives for October 2021

Covid-19
The US is about to make the same pandemic preparedness mistake — againThe US is about to make the same pandemic preparedness mistake — again
Covid-19

Democrats’ plans for public health funding fall far short of what experts say is necessary.

By Dylan Scott
Playdates are ruining all the fun
Science

It’s time to rethink how American children play.

By Anna North
World Politics
Is ignoring the pandemic a crime against humanity?Is ignoring the pandemic a crime against humanity?
World Politics

Brazilian lawmakers may try to make the case, though experts are skeptical of how far it could go.

By Jen Kirby
Commerce
Supply chain chaos and inflation could last into 2022Supply chain chaos and inflation could last into 2022
Commerce

Experts agree that high prices and low supplies aren’t going away just yet.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Pfizer’s clinical data puts the US one step closer to a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kidsPfizer’s clinical data puts the US one step closer to a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids
Politics

A Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 could be authorized by early November.

By Ellen Ioanes
Covid-19
Who should get a Covid-19 booster shot right now?Who should get a Covid-19 booster shot right now?
Covid-19

Three big questions about booster shots, answered.

By Dylan Scott
Explainers
How you’ll know when Covid-19 has gone from “pandemic” to “endemic”How you’ll know when Covid-19 has gone from “pandemic” to “endemic”
Explainers

It’s more subjective than you might think.

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
The future of vaccine mandates will likely come down to Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney BarrettThe future of vaccine mandates will likely come down to Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett
Politics

Thus far, the justices have not given much comfort to anti-vaxxers. That could change soon.

By Ian Millhiser
Technology
How New York overengineered its million-dollar vaccine passportHow New York overengineered its million-dollar vaccine passport
Technology

A key feature of the Excelsior Pass app is rarely used.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Money
When can we start enjoying nightlife again?When can we start enjoying nightlife again?
Money

Scientists don’t want you to be going out right now. But if you must …

By Alex Abad-Santos
Science
Why Merck’s Covid-19 pill molnupiravir could be so importantWhy Merck’s Covid-19 pill molnupiravir could be so important
Science

The pharma giant said its new antiviral drug cut hospitalizations in half for at-risk Covid-19 patients.

By Umair Irfan
The best- and worst-case scenarios for Covid-19 this winter
Explainers

Why this winter should be better than the last one.

By Dylan Scott
Technology
Supply chain havoc is getting worse — just in time for holiday shoppingSupply chain havoc is getting worse — just in time for holiday shopping
Technology

The most popular holiday gifts might not arrive in time for the holidays, even if you order now.

By Rebecca Heilweil
How the risk of Covid-19 for kids compares to other dangers
Explainers

Children are at much lower risk of Covid-19 than adults. But what does that actually mean?

By German Lopez
Why people who don’t trust vaccines embrace unproven drugs
Covid-19

Inside the upside-down world where Covid-19 vaccines are dangerous and ivermectin is saving lives.

By Dylan Scott