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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Explainers
    The vaccine race against the coronavirus variants, explainedThe vaccine race against the coronavirus variants, explained
    Explainers

    Covid-19 vaccines are here. So are new mutations. Here’s what you should know.

    By Umair Irfan and Julia Belluz
    Politics
    FDA advisers unanimously recommend Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccineFDA advisers unanimously recommend Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine
    Politics

    The FDA could make an emergency use authorization as soon as this weekend, paving the way for distribution.

    By Julia Belluz and Umair Irfan
    Science
    The scientist who’s been right about Covid-19 vaccines predicts what’s nextThe scientist who’s been right about Covid-19 vaccines predicts what’s next
    Science

    Hilda Bastian on the most important pandemic vaccine in the pipeline and why we’re on track for annual booster shots.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Who has died from Covid-19 in the US?Who has died from Covid-19 in the US?
    Science

    The virus was unsparing.

    By Youyou Zhou and Julia Belluz
    Rich countries are hoarding Covid-19 vaccines
    Science

    Eighty million Covid-19 vaccines doses have gone out — but only 55 in a low-income country.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Still going to the grocery store? With new virus variants spreading, it’s probably time to stop.Still going to the grocery store? With new virus variants spreading, it’s probably time to stop.
    Politics

    Health experts say you should avoid optional trips whenever you can. You probably need a better mask, too.

    By Julia Belluz
    Explainers
    Why scientists are more worried about the Covid-19 variant discovered in South AfricaWhy scientists are more worried about the Covid-19 variant discovered in South Africa
    Explainers

    The variant carries mutations that may weaken the effect of vaccines, and Moderna is now exploring changes to its vaccine.

    By Julia Belluz and Umair Irfan
    How the new Covid-19 variants could pose a threat to vaccination
    Explainers

    The new mutations first discovered in the UK and South Africa are spreading fast around the world — and could diminish the effectiveness of the existing vaccines.

    By Julia Belluz and Umair Irfan
    Science
    Natural immunity after Covid-19 could last at least 5 monthsNatural immunity after Covid-19 could last at least 5 months
    Science

    There’s some good news for those who’ve already been infected with the coronavirus.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    No ICU beds? Expect double the number of Covid-19 deaths.No ICU beds? Expect double the number of Covid-19 deaths.
    Science

    When hospitals fill up, the risk of death for coronavirus patients spikes, new studies find.

    By Julia Belluz