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Coronavirus Covid 19 Archive

Archives for May 2021

Explainers
Ohio’s vaccine lottery is a winner no matter whatOhio’s vaccine lottery is a winner no matter what
Explainers

The wacky idea could have failed. It was always worth trying.

By German Lopez
Bosses are acting like the pandemic never happened
Politics

The pandemic transformed work. A lot of employers haven’t caught up.

By Anna North
Hot beach summer is coming
Technology

2020 was the summer of road trips. 2021 is the summer of resorts.

By Rani Molla
Why some fully vaccinated people are still wearing masks
Politics

In a poll conducted shortly after the CDC issued updated guidelines, more than half of all fully vaccinated people said they were still wearing masks.

By Li Zhou
Money
Beers, flights, and discounts: The growing list of vaccine freebiesBeers, flights, and discounts: The growing list of vaccine freebies
Money

Half of American adults have received one vaccine dose. Could incentives close the gap?

By Terry Nguyen
Explainers
The lingering threat of fall Covid-19 outbreaksThe lingering threat of fall Covid-19 outbreaks
Explainers

The vaccines are holding Covid-19 down in the US for now, but it could come back this fall.

By German Lopez
What happened to the $45 billion in rent relief?
Politics

Rent relief was the solution to a possible wave of evictions. It ran headfirst into reality.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Covid-19
Cash bonuses, on-site clinics, paid leave: How US companies are supporting the vaccine driveCash bonuses, on-site clinics, paid leave: How US companies are supporting the vaccine drive
Covid-19

Employers are stepping up to support the US vaccination campaign. But they could do more.

By Dylan Scott
Money
The pandemic should permanently change how we tipThe pandemic should permanently change how we tip
Money

During Covid-19, customers were encouraged to be generous with their tips. That shouldn’t change as the US reopens.

By Terry Nguyen
Science
The CDC’s mask guidelines are scientifically sound — if you actually read themThe CDC’s mask guidelines are scientifically sound — if you actually read them
Science

Why the CDC is so confident some people can go maskless.

By Brian Resnick
Future Perfect
Why Covax, the fund to vaccinate the world, is strugglingWhy Covax, the fund to vaccinate the world, is struggling
Future Perfect

Covax wanted to send 2 billion doses worldwide this year. It’s 3.4 percent of the way there.

By Sigal Samuel
Explainers
The South could still become a summertime Covid-19 hot spotThe South could still become a summertime Covid-19 hot spot
Explainers

America has made progress on Covid-19 vaccines. But that progress is unequal across the country.

By German Lopez
Explainers
Vaccine passports can liberate AmericaVaccine passports can liberate America
Explainers

The CDC’s new mask guidance promises freedom. Vaccine passports can make it reality.

By German Lopez
Science
Covid-19 proved bad indoor air quality makes us sick. We can fix that.Covid-19 proved bad indoor air quality makes us sick. We can fix that.
Science

Air quality scientists are demanding a “paradigm shift” in ventilation standards.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The human cost of Biden’s travel ban on IndiaThe human cost of Biden’s travel ban on India
Politics

“I can’t grieve for my nation because I am still just trying to sort my own life out.”

By Nicole Narea