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Covid-19

Evidence-based explanations of the Covid-19 pandemic, including how it started, how it might end, and how to protect yourself and others.

Black and Latino communities are being left behind in the vaccine rollout
Race

Achieving equity will take a combination of data, an understanding of hesitancy, and targeted community planning.

By Fabiola Cineas
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
Politics
The Paycheck Protection Program is now more accessible — but it’s still flawedThe Paycheck Protection Program is now more accessible — but it’s still flawed
Politics

The latest changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Second stimulus bill: News and updatesSecond stimulus bill: News and updates
Politics

What we know about the second coronavirus economic relief bill of 2020.

By Vox Staff
What you’re feeling is grief
One Year Later

With more than 500,000 dead and no clear end in sight, some have found tools for coping with loss and stress are no longer working.

By Nylah Iqbal Muhammad
Covid-19
The US has surpassed half a million Covid-19 deathsThe US has surpassed half a million Covid-19 deaths
Covid-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the massive loss of life is “almost unbelievable.”

By Cameron Peters
What it’s like to die from Covid-19
One Year Later

“I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy”: Doctors describe what their sickest coronavirus patients endure.

By Katherine Courage
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
Future Perfect
How to make this winter not totally suck, according to psychologistsHow to make this winter not totally suck, according to psychologists
Future Perfect

This one idea may help you conquer pandemic winter.

By Sigal Samuel
Future Perfect
The next Covid-19 vaccine hurdle: Convincing millions of Americans they want the shotThe next Covid-19 vaccine hurdle: Convincing millions of Americans they want the shot
Future Perfect

America’s Covid-19 vaccine supplies are growing fast. Now comes the next fight.

By German Lopez
Politics
The $15 minimum wage could be the first major test of Democratic unityThe $15 minimum wage could be the first major test of Democratic unity
Politics

Democrats may soon have to confront divides in their caucus on the minimum wage.

By Li Zhou
Sports
March Madness is back for 2021 — and so are the fansMarch Madness is back for 2021 — and so are the fans
Sports

Despite the pandemic, the NCAA will allow a limited number of spectators for both men’s and women’s tournaments.

By Cameron Peters
World Politics
Why Biden’s pledge of $4 billion to help vaccinate the world isn’t enoughWhy Biden’s pledge of $4 billion to help vaccinate the world isn’t enough
World Politics

Global Covid-19 vaccination efforts need more than just money.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
It’s essential to understand why some health care workers are putting off vaccinationIt’s essential to understand why some health care workers are putting off vaccination
Explainers

Early data on why health care workers are delaying the Covid-19 vaccine could help us end the pandemic sooner.

By Katherine Courage
Future Perfect
The UK is about to start deliberately infecting volunteers with Covid-19 to test vaccinesThe UK is about to start deliberately infecting volunteers with Covid-19 to test vaccines
Future Perfect

A “human challenge trial” just received ethics approval. Here’s what data it might provide — and why it’s very controversial.

By Sigal Samuel
Japan’s Olympic hopes rest on a successful Covid-19 vaccine drive
Sports

But with just months to go and only now getting started, Japan is racing against time.

By Jariel Arvin
Explainers
Going back to the pre-Covid “normal” isn’t enoughGoing back to the pre-Covid “normal” isn’t enough
Explainers

American policymakers should look beyond defeating the coronavirus.

By German Lopez
Technology
New York is suing Amazon over pandemic labor conditionsNew York is suing Amazon over pandemic labor conditions
Technology

The lawsuit also alleges that Amazon’s own HR managers disagreed with the firing of the whistleblower Christian Smalls.

By Jason Del Rey
Politics
I’m an epidemiologist and a father. Here’s why I’m losing patience with our teachers’ unions.I’m an epidemiologist and a father. Here’s why I’m losing patience with our teachers’ unions.
Politics

The evidence is clear: We can open schools safely now.

By Benjamin P. Linas
Politics
Child care workers are getting left behind in the vaccine rolloutChild care workers are getting left behind in the vaccine rollout
Politics

They’ve been caring for America’s kids throughout the pandemic. Now many can’t get vaccinated.

By Anna North
Explainers
CDC says it’s safe to reopen schools — with proper precautionsCDC says it’s safe to reopen schools — with proper precautions
Explainers

The agency released new guidelines for how to reopen schools safely.

By German Lopez
Money
Some front-line workers are now eligible for the vaccine. Employers might pay them to get it.Some front-line workers are now eligible for the vaccine. Employers might pay them to get it.
Money

Companies are offering incentives and paid bonuses to encourage vaccination, but most have stopped short of requiring it.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
Why Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal isn’t just a stimulusWhy Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal isn’t just a stimulus
Politics

The proposal isn’t just about boosting the economy — it’s about helping people.

By German Lopez
Future Perfect
Good news about America’s Covid-19 vaccine campaignGood news about America’s Covid-19 vaccine campaign
Future Perfect

The US’s vaccine rollout is continuously improving — there may be an end in sight.

By German Lopez
World Politics
Don’t hate the vaccine tourists, hate the vaccine gameDon’t hate the vaccine tourists, hate the vaccine game
World Politics

Vaccine tourism is a symptom of the larger struggle for equitable vaccine distribution and allocation.

By Jen Kirby
Video
Vaccine side effects are actually a good thingVaccine side effects are actually a good thing
Play
Video

Why you might feel sick after getting a Covid-19 vaccine.

By Madeline Marshall
Technology
Online scammers are rushing to exploit people desperate to get the Covid-19 vaccineOnline scammers are rushing to exploit people desperate to get the Covid-19 vaccine
Technology

From forged vaccine cards to fake appointments, here are the online Covid-19 scams to watch out for.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Future Perfect
Don’t forget the most important vaccine statDon’t forget the most important vaccine stat
Future Perfect

Everyone wants to know how well the vaccines work. But a key metric is hardly ever discussed.

By Kelsey Piper
Science
We wiped out the flu this year. Could we do it again?We wiped out the flu this year. Could we do it again?
Science

The promise and peril of this year’s missing flu season.

By Brian Resnick
Covid-19
The case for outdoor schoolingThe case for outdoor schooling
Covid-19

When the pandemic hit, I enrolled my daughter in an outdoor learning-focused school. Now I never want to go back.

By Adrienne Day
Money
The best face mask is one that fitsThe best face mask is one that fits
Money

Cloth masks are fine for many people — as long as they cover your nose and mouth.

By Melinda Fakuade
How the Covid-19 pandemic broke Nextdoor
Technology

Amid the pandemic, lots of people are turning to Nextdoor for help. That’s not always what they find.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Covid-19 vaccines are great — but you still need to wear a mask for now
Explainers

What we know and don’t know about how Covid-19 vaccines slow the spread of the virus.

By Umair Irfan
Covid-19
“We did the worst job in the world”: Lawrence Wright on America’s botched Covid-19 response“We did the worst job in the world”: Lawrence Wright on America’s botched Covid-19 response
Covid-19

The three moments that doomed the US effort to combat the coronavirus.

By Sean Illing
Future Perfect
Covid-19’s economic toll in the developing worldCovid-19’s economic toll in the developing world
Future Perfect

The pandemic is pushing families across the developing world into poverty and hunger.

By Kelsey Piper
Explainers
What the NFL did to keep Covid-19 off the field during the Super BowlWhat the NFL did to keep Covid-19 off the field during the Super Bowl
Explainers

Masks, distancing, testing, and proximity sensors: The NFL’s Covid-19 playbook, explained.

By Umair Irfan
Technology
Facebook is finally banning vaccine misinformationFacebook is finally banning vaccine misinformation
Technology

Nearly a year into the pandemic, Facebook now aims to take down misinformation on vaccines overall — not just Covid-19 vaccines.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Politics
Joe Biden’s big FDA decisionJoe Biden’s big FDA decision
Politics

FDA commissioner will be an important role in the Biden administration. Here are the top two candidates.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The first sitting member of Congress has died of Covid-19The first sitting member of Congress has died of Covid-19
Politics

Rep. Ron Wright, a Texas Republican, was 67.

By Gabby Birenbaum
Money
Most Americans are doing pods wrongMost Americans are doing pods wrong
Money

You should be adjusting your pandemic pod’s rules to avoid exposure as needed.

By Alex Abad-Santos