Coronavirus
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine Was Immunizing Homeless People. Then It Was Put On Pause.
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine was in demand for some of the highest-risk people in the US. And without it, many are opting not to get a shot, clinicians say.
The Pandemic Will Likely End In One Of These Four Ways
Vaccinations promise an end to the coronavirus pandemic in the US. What kind of ending, though, is up to us.
Experts Predict A Slutty Summer — And An STI Spike
Doctors hope horny Americans have learned some lessons during the pandemic that could be applied to sexual health.
The Pandemic Has Made “Summer Body” Pressure Even Worse
Ahead of a summer with already lofty expectations, many people are obsessing over how their bodies have changed in the pandemic.
We Want To Hear How The Last Year Has Affected Your Mental Health
This year has been hard on all of us.
J&J’s Vaccine Is Still On Pause After A CDC Safety Panel Put Off A Vote
At least six women, including one who died, have developed an extremely rare blood-clotting syndrome after getting the vaccine.
Here's Why You Can't Compare The Extremely Rare J&J Vaccine Blood Clots To Ones Linked To Birth Control
The causes and treatments are not the same, doctors told BuzzFeed News. Still, the Johnson & Johnson pause is no reason to panic.
A New Study Suggests Empty Middle Seats On Planes Reduce COVID Exposure By A Third
Airlines have returned to filling middle seats, which a new CDC study suggests increases the risk of coronavirus exposure.
The US Has Recommended Pausing The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine To Study Rare Blood Clotting Issues
Of the more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered so far in the US, federal authorities are investigating six cases of rare and severe blood clotting.
Stop Freaking Out: You Probably Already Have Some Type Of Vaccine Passport
Schools, international travel, and military service — people in the US already have to prove they are vaccinated against many diseases.
Vaccinated People Can Safely Travel, According To New CDC Guidance
But as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide, “I would advocate against general travel overall,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Friday.
A Photographer Captured The Moment A 98-Year-Old Got To See Her Family After A Year Apart
COVID-19 vaccines mean some nursing homes are now reopening, so residents can finally hug loved ones. A series of viral photos captured Yoshia Uomoto's surprise reunion.
A Top Medical Journal Said “No Physician Is Racist.” Now Scientists Are Boycotting.
After a podcast from the prestigious journal JAMA questioned whether systemic racism exists in medicine, doctors and researchers are pressing for sweeping changes.
Young Doctors Faced Down The Pandemic But Aren’t Sure About Their Futures
“I feel like there has got to be something else that makes me happier.”
The CDC Is Pushing Back Against Critics Who Say COVID-19 Death Numbers Have Been Overcounted
COVID-19 drove a 15.9% increase in the nationwide death rate in 2020, alongside increases from heart disease, injuries, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.
12 Wild Photos Of What Spring Break Looks Like In Southern California Right Now
Repeat after me: The pandemic is not over.
The WHO Report On COVID-19's Origins Shows We May Never Know Where The Coronavirus Came From
As a World Health Organization and Chinese study into the origins of the pandemic gives no conclusive answers, the controversial theory that the virus emerged from a lab refuses to go away.
US Cases Of COVID-19 Are Rising Again, Sparking Fears Of A Fourth Major Surge
“We have so much to look forward to,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Monday. “But right now I’m scared.”
Reporters Did Not Ask Biden About The Pandemic But Apparently We're Already Talking About 2024
Sixty-five days into his first term — as 1,000 people a day continue to die of COVID-19 in the US — reporters asked Biden whether he was going to run for reelection.
Tell Us The Best Purchases You've Made During The Pandemic
It can be anything that's brought some light into your life!
After A Lot Of Drama With The Government, AstraZeneca Lowered Early Estimates Of Its COVID Vaccine’s Effectiveness By Just 3 Percentage Points
“This is going to turn out to be a good vaccine,” said chief US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci.
Absolutely Wild Photos Show Spring Break In Miami As COVID Still Rages
Chaotic scenes from the weekend showed maskless revelers drinking and partying in the streets in defiance of curfew orders.
US Health Officials Questioned AstraZeneca’s Report Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Results
The drug company announced positive trial results on Monday suggesting the vaccine was highly effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in all age groups. Less than a day later, US health officials questioned the results, which still have not been released in full.
Freedom, Hope, Relief: What The COVID Vaccine Means To You
Hundreds of people told us what it felt like to finally get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are your stories.
These Intimate Photos Show How Moms Coped With The Long Pandemic Year
“To be honest, this year was really about survival for us.”
Europe’s Drug Regulator Said AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine Is “Safe And Effective”
Experts could not rule out a link to rare blood-clotting conditions seen in a small number of people who received the vaccine and suggested warnings be added to information given to doctors and patients.
A Native American Tribe In Oklahoma Denied Black Citizens COVID-19 Vaccines And Financial Relief
“We’re stuck in a system that doesn’t care about us,” one Black citizen of the Seminole Nation said.
This Is What We Know So Far About AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine And Blood Clots
So far there’s no clear evidence of a safety problem. But several European countries have paused vaccinations with AstraZeneca’s shots while investigations continue.
18 People Shared How The Pandemic Year Changed Their Finances And It's Eye-Opening
"I couldn't wrap my brain around the fact that I literally couldn't work. I felt like a failure."
All US Adults Will Be Eligible For A COVID-19 Vaccine By May 1, Joe Biden Said
Biden's announcement, part of a national address, shifts the responsibility for the pandemic response to the federal government.