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Coronavirus Covid 19 Archive

Archives for August 2021

The Texas GOP’s war on governing
Politics

Republican lawmakers in Texas have put political ambition above public good amid statewide crises.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
How Ron DeSantis’s Covid response became the model of what not to doHow Ron DeSantis’s Covid response became the model of what not to do
Politics

“These waves are just something you have to deal with.”

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
We have to accept some risk of Covid-19We have to accept some risk of Covid-19
Politics

The coronavirus may never truly go away.

By German Lopez
Politics
The pandemic changed the trajectory of America’s overdose and suicide crisesThe pandemic changed the trajectory of America’s overdose and suicide crises
Politics

Overdose deaths surged during Covid-19. But suicides declined. What happened?

By Dylan Scott
Covid-19
The delta doldrumsThe delta doldrums
Covid-19

Hitting yet another pandemic wall? You’re not alone.

By Anna North
Politics
Anti-mask hysterics at Tennessee school board meeting show how basic public health is now polarizingAnti-mask hysterics at Tennessee school board meeting show how basic public health is now polarizing
Politics

Viral clips show anti-maskers melting down as a school board implemented a commonsense mask mandate.

By Aaron Rupar
What it feels like to get Covid-19 after being vaccinated
Science

Breakthrough infections are uncommon — which makes them all the more confusing for people who experience them.

By Fiona Lowenstein
Politics
It’s time to accept that school won’t be normal in the fallIt’s time to accept that school won’t be normal in the fall
Politics

But we can still make this pandemic school year better than the last.

By Anna North
Politics
Louisiana’s 4th Covid-19 wave, explainedLouisiana’s 4th Covid-19 wave, explained
Politics

All eyes are on Louisiana, which leads the country in new Covid-19 cases.

By Maryam Gamar
Covid-19
Covid-19 cases now fall into 3 distinct categoriesCovid-19 cases now fall into 3 distinct categories
Covid-19

The US epidemic — and people’s risk from Covid-19 — has changed in this latest wave of cases.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Biden thinks his new eviction moratorium may be doomed. Here’s why he’s trying it anyway.Biden thinks his new eviction moratorium may be doomed. Here’s why he’s trying it anyway.
Politics

He’s hoping the courts give it a little more time.

By Ian Millhiser
Future Perfect
Delta is surging. Your boss wants you in the office. Is it safe?Delta is surging. Your boss wants you in the office. Is it safe?
Future Perfect

Here are the most important precautions your office should have in place if it wants you back.

By Sigal Samuel
Future Perfect
The best way to avoid future variants is to vaccinate the worldThe best way to avoid future variants is to vaccinate the world
Future Perfect

The delta variant makes it clear: Vaccinating the world is in America’s best interests.

By Kelsey Piper
America isn’t taking care of caregivers
Features

48 million people provide unpaid care to their loved ones in the US. Here’s how to help them.

By Katherine Courage
Technology
New York City issues vaccine mandate for indoor activities, confuses entire countryNew York City issues vaccine mandate for indoor activities, confuses entire country
Technology

No, it’s not launching another app.

By Rebecca Heilweil