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Coronavirus Covid 19 Archive

Archives for April 2021

Science
The shadow orphan crisis of Covid-19The shadow orphan crisis of Covid-19
Science

More than 40,000 children likely lost parents to Covid-19. Who will help them?

By Brian Resnick
Politics
Half of US adults will soon be fully vaccinated. Convincing everyone else will be more difficult.Half of US adults will soon be fully vaccinated. Convincing everyone else will be more difficult.
Politics

A partisan split is emerging in America’s vaccination rates, but a lack of accessibility might be an even bigger obstacle to herd immunity.

By Gregory Svirnovskiy
Technology
Amy Klobuchar takes aim at 12 vaccine misinformation influencersAmy Klobuchar takes aim at 12 vaccine misinformation influencers
Technology

Senators have written to Facebook and Twitter to ask about vaccine misinformation superspreaders.

By Rebecca Heilweil
World Politics
India is dealing with a vaccine shortage during a new wave of Covid-19India is dealing with a vaccine shortage during a new wave of Covid-19
World Politics

The country’s vaccine supply is being hampered by export limits from the US and EU.

By Katelyn Burns
Citizen science is booming during the pandemic
Future Perfect

From backyard astronomy to birding, amateurs have been busy collecting data — and making real discoveries.

By Sigal Samuel
Covid-19
Global deaths from Covid-19 have now topped 3 millionGlobal deaths from Covid-19 have now topped 3 million
Covid-19

There are now more people who have died from the coronavirus worldwide than there are residents in Chicago.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The economy is improving — but the pandemic isn’t over yetThe economy is improving — but the pandemic isn’t over yet
Politics

US jobless claims totaled 576,000 last week, far lower than economists expected, indicating potential for a strong economic recovery.

By Gregory Svirnovskiy
Politics
Why the Johnson & Johnson pause may not matter for America’s Covid-19 vaccine rolloutWhy the Johnson & Johnson pause may not matter for America’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Politics

America’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout is going so well it could fulfill demand by midsummer without Johnson & Johnson’s shot.

By German Lopez
Science
Yes, you can be vaccinated and still get Covid-19. But don’t panic.Yes, you can be vaccinated and still get Covid-19. But don’t panic.
Science

We’re only talking about Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough infections because the pandemic is still raging.

By Brian Resnick
Future Perfect
“It’s a moral obligation”: How a Black bioethicist makes the case for vaccination to people of color“It’s a moral obligation”: How a Black bioethicist makes the case for vaccination to people of color
Future Perfect

Keisha Ray explains which arguments are most effective at swaying hesitant people.

By Sigal Samuel
Money
Summer camps struggled during the pandemic. Here’s how one made it through.Summer camps struggled during the pandemic. Here’s how one made it through.
Money

A camp director on how he navigated the safety challenges of Covid-19.

By Luke Winkie
Politics
If you get an insurance bill for your Covid-19 vaccine, it’s a mistakeIf you get an insurance bill for your Covid-19 vaccine, it’s a mistake
Politics

Covid-19 vaccines are supposed to be free. Some people are getting bills anyway.

By Dylan Scott
World Politics
The pandemic’s impact on our world is only just beginningThe pandemic’s impact on our world is only just beginning
World Politics

The US intelligence community says the coronavirus will impact you for years to come, even if you didn’t get sick.

By Alex Ward
Future Perfect
How to develop vaccines faster before the next pandemicHow to develop vaccines faster before the next pandemic
Future Perfect

There will be another pandemic. Here are five ways we can fund research now to end it faster.

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
Hispanics are being vaccinated at lower rates nationwide. Nevada is trying to change that.Hispanics are being vaccinated at lower rates nationwide. Nevada is trying to change that.
Politics

Access barriers have created a Hispanic vaccination gap.

By Nicole Narea