Unvaccinated older people leave northern states vulnerable to COVID surge
The delta variant’s increased infectiousness, coupled with remaining pools of unvaccinated people and those whose immunity has waned, are enough to drive a winter COVID-19 surge even in highly vaccinated parts of the country, a Harvard infectious diseases expert said.
Sept. 30, 2021 • ~4 min
Study suggests R rate for tracking pandemic should be dropped in favour of ‘nowcasts’
When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in 2020, the R rate became well-known shorthand for the reproduction of the disease. Yet a new study suggests it’s time for
Sept. 29, 2021 • ~4 min
Evidence shows that, yes, masks prevent COVID-19 – and surgical masks are the way to go
Since the coronaviurs first began spreading around the globe, people have debated how effective masks are at preventing COVID-19. A year and a half in, what does the evidence show?
Sept. 22, 2021 • ~8 min
New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus
Medications to treat COVID-19 are in no way a substitute for the vaccine. But under the right circumstances, some show great promise for helping patients.
Sept. 20, 2021 • ~10 min
Are COVID-19 boosters ethical, with half the world waiting for a first shot? A bioethicist weighs in
Scientists debate the medical benefits of booster shots. But there’s another aspect to consider: bioethics.
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~8 min
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