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Coronavirus Covid 19 Archive

Archives for May 2021

World Politics
Mourning my grandmother — and India — from across the oceanMourning my grandmother — and India — from across the ocean
World Politics

As India’s Covid-19 crisis worsens, the diaspora’s connection to family and home has come undone.

By Diksha Basu
Sports
The Olympics’ Covid-19 dilemmaThe Olympics’ Covid-19 dilemma
Sports

It’s complicated.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
“Get the vaccine and enjoy life with no masks”: Kate McKinnon returns as SNL’s Dr. Fauci“Get the vaccine and enjoy life with no masks”: Kate McKinnon returns as SNL’s Dr. Fauci
Culture

SNL’s latest cold open tackles mask-wearing scenarios and new CDC guidance.

By Cameron Peters
The US should give away its vaccine doses. Now.
Future Perfect

America’s vaccine surplus is staggering. It’s a moral outrage to not share faster with a virus-ravaged world.

By Sigal Samuel
Explainers
How Biden can beat vaccine polarization, explained in 600 wordsHow Biden can beat vaccine polarization, explained in 600 words
Explainers

Biden isn’t a persuasive figure among Republicans. But he needs Republicans on board to boost vaccination rates.

By German Lopez
Explainers
The CDC embraces the power of the vaccinesThe CDC embraces the power of the vaccines
Explainers

Why the agency now says vaccinated people can mostly shed their masks.

By German Lopez
Future Perfect
Here are the most effective ways to donate to help IndiaHere are the most effective ways to donate to help India
Future Perfect

If you want to know where your money will go the furthest, check out these four charities.

By Kelsey Piper
Explainers
What American kids need this summerWhat American kids need this summer
Explainers

To help students recover from a pandemic school year, experts are prescribing fun.

By Anna North
Money
Why are used cars so expensive right now?Why are used cars so expensive right now?
Money

How a supply chain shortage is leading more people to the used car market.

By Terry Nguyen
We shouldn’t go back to “normal.” Normal wasn’t good enough.
Future Perfect

Many of us feel resistant to return to pre-pandemic life — for good reason.

By Sigal Samuel
Explainers
Got the vaccine? Experts say you can relax about your Covid-19 risk now. Really.Got the vaccine? Experts say you can relax about your Covid-19 risk now. Really.
Explainers

I asked health experts about their post-vaccination lives. Most no longer worry about their own risk of Covid-19.

By German Lopez
Science
Why India needs oxygen more urgently than vaccinesWhy India needs oxygen more urgently than vaccines
Science

The biggest problem may not be the supply itself as much as access to it.

By Lisa J. Hardy, Lawrence Weru and 3 more
Explainers
How the world missed more than half of all Covid-19 deathsHow the world missed more than half of all Covid-19 deaths
Explainers

A new IHME analysis finds 6.9 million deaths worldwide, and suggests countries have been undercounting since the beginning of the pandemic.

By Umair Irfan
Future Perfect
Biden agreed to waive vaccine patents. But will that help get doses out faster?Biden agreed to waive vaccine patents. But will that help get doses out faster?
Future Perfect

Vaccinating the world will be tough. Here’s what intellectual property waivers can and can’t do.

By Kelsey Piper
One Good Thing
One Good Thing: A Zoom experience that will still be fun post-pandemicOne Good Thing: A Zoom experience that will still be fun post-pandemic
One Good Thing

A mysterious, immersive theater show provides a fresh way to connect with far-flung friends.

By Alissa Wilkinson