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Coronavirus Covid 19 Archive

Archives for August 2021

Politics
Why the CDC changed its mask guidance, according to an epidemiologistWhy the CDC changed its mask guidance, according to an epidemiologist
Politics

An expert explains why vaccinated people should wear masks in some indoor settings.

By Terry Nguyen
Explainers
Breakthrough cases aren’t the cause of the US Covid-19 surgeBreakthrough cases aren’t the cause of the US Covid-19 surge
Explainers

Unvaccinated people still make up the vast majority of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

By German Lopez
What empty offices mean for America’s cities — and workers
Money

Who wins and who loses in the remote work revolution.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Federal eviction protections have ended, leaving renters scramblingFederal eviction protections have ended, leaving renters scrambling
Politics

Only $3 billion of a $45 billion relief package has been distributed to renters.

By Maryam Gamar

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