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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    How New York became the epicenter of America’s coronavirus crisis
    Covid-19

    Is New York City unique in the country’s coronavirus fight — or is it just one of the first?

    By Emily Stewart and Jen Kirby
    Science
    US tops world in coronavirus cases, Boris Johnson has Covid-19: Friday’s coronavirus newsUS tops world in coronavirus cases, Boris Johnson has Covid-19: Friday’s coronavirus news
    Science
    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for the coronavirusBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for the coronavirus
    Science

    Johnson says his symptoms are mild, and he will self-isolate and continue to lead the UK’s response to the pandemic.

    By Jen Kirby
    Science
    3.3 million jobless claims, Senate passes stimulus: Thursday’s coronavirus news3.3 million jobless claims, Senate passes stimulus: Thursday’s coronavirus news
    Science

    What you need to know today.

    By Jen Kirby
    Experts predict American hospital staffing will “spiral” as doctors fall ill to coronavirus
    Explainers

    What happens when America’s medical workers get Covid-19?

    By Dylan Scott, Jen Kirby and 1 more
    Science
    Senate and White House agree on stimulus, Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus: Wednesday’s coronavirus newsSenate and White House agree on stimulus, Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus: Wednesday’s coronavirus news
    Explainers
    Tokyo 2021? The decision to postpone the Summer Olympics, explained.Tokyo 2021? The decision to postpone the Summer Olympics, explained.
    Explainers

    After pressure from athletes and national Olympic committees over coronavirus, the games will be pushed back.

    By Jen Kirby
    Science
    Summer Olympics postponed, India on lockdown: Tuesday’s coronavirus newsSummer Olympics postponed, India on lockdown: Tuesday’s coronavirus news
    Science

    What you need to know in today’s coronavirus news.

    By Jen Kirby
    Science
    States need more medical gear, Senate debates economic stimulus: Monday’s coronavirus newsStates need more medical gear, Senate debates economic stimulus: Monday’s coronavirus news
    Science

    What you might have missed over the weekend.

    By Jen Kirby
    Science
    California goes on lockdown: Friday’s coronavirus newsCalifornia goes on lockdown: Friday’s coronavirus news
    Science

    And more things to know.

    By Jen Kirby

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