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What is a breakthrough infection? 6 questions answered about catching COVID-19 after vaccination
If you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, maybe you figured you no longer need to worry about contracting the co
Flu season paired with COVID-19 presents the threat of a 'twindemic,' making the need for vaccination all the more urgent
As winter looms and hospitals across the U.S. continue to be deluged with severe cases of COVID-19, flu season presents
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines? 4 questions answered
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in adults. Mau
Hurricanes and wildfires are colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic – and compounding the risks
With Hurricane Laura hitting Louisiana and Texas as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and wildfires menacing the
Correctional officers are driving the pandemic in prisons
While prison may isolate people from the larger community, it does not isolate them from COVID-19.Scott Olson/Staff/Gett
Gun violence soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds – but the reasons why are complex
CC BY-NDIn a new study, we found that the overall U.S. gun violence rate rose by 30% during the first year of the COVID-
6 COVID-19 treatments helping patients survive
A year ago, when U.S. health authorities issued their first warning that COVID-19 would cause severe “disruption to ever
The pandemic has revealed the cracks in US manufacturing: Here's how to fix them
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed glaring deficiencies in the U.S. manufacturing sector’s ability to provide necessary
Could oral antiviral pills be a game-changer for COVID-19? An infectious disease physician explains why these options are badly needed
Nearly two years into the pandemic, it has become starkly clear that we need better treatments for COVID-19 for people i
