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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Politics
    How scarce will coronavirus vaccines be in the US?How scarce will coronavirus vaccines be in the US?
    Politics

    It depends on where you live.

    By Youyou Zhou and Julia Belluz
    Why the Covid-19 vaccines may feel different from other routine shots
    Explainers

    The side effects of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, explained.

    By Julia Belluz
    Explainers
    Why the AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine is differentWhy the AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine is different
    Explainers

    AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford say their vaccine has up to 90 percent efficacy. But there’s a lot we still don’t know.

    By Umair Irfan and Julia Belluz
    Science
    Who will get the Covid-19 vaccine first? A CDC advisory panel just weighed in.Who will get the Covid-19 vaccine first? A CDC advisory panel just weighed in.
    Science

    Health workers and people in long-term care facilities take priority, but some experts say the advice isn’t specific enough.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Moderna released more Covid-19 vaccine results. They’re very encouraging.Moderna released more Covid-19 vaccine results. They’re very encouraging.
    Science

    The company is now seeking Food and Drug Administration approval.

    By Julia Belluz and Umair Irfan
    Social distancing is a luxury many can’t afford. Vermont actually did something about it.
    Politics

    Covid-19 policies haven’t helped the people most affected by the virus — except in Vermont.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    2019 was a terrible year for measles. 2021 could be much worse.2019 was a terrible year for measles. 2021 could be much worse.
    Politics

    The pandemic is interrupting measles vaccine programs around the world.

    By Julia Belluz
    How risky is air travel in the pandemic? Here’s what the science says.
    Explainers

    The airline industry says getting on a plane is safe. But nothing is perfectly safe when it comes to Covid-19.

    By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
    Why the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine is a cause for optimism — and skepticism
    Science

    Vaccine science by press release has to stop.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Trump abandoned the WHO. Biden will rejoin the agency on day one in office.Trump abandoned the WHO. Biden will rejoin the agency on day one in office.
    Politics

    The president-elect’s transition team confirmed Biden will quickly reverse Trump’s decision.

    By Julia Belluz