Latest COVID-19 Stories
A year of pandemic life, as told by the things we Googled
Long-term COVID-19 symptoms are even more common than we thought
You’re vaccinated. Now what?
Returning to normal life is going to be a slow and steady process
Masks, well-ventilated classrooms, and other precautions are key to reopening schools
What you can and can’t do after getting a COVID-19 vaccine
How the pandemic has helped and hurt animals around the world
The FDA just authorized Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine just passed the FDA’s final test
Gyms are still hot spots for spreading COVID-19
Why are we still disinfecting surfaces to stop COVID-19?
What pregnant, breastfeeding, and prospective parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccines
Why COVID cases are falling around the world
Storing the Pfizer vaccine could get a lot simpler in coming weeks
Ramping up COVID-19 vaccine production is harder than it seems
COVID-19 is shortening US life expectancy—especially for people of color
Solitary confinement can’t stop COVID-19 from spreading through prisons
We’ve barely made a dent in vaccinating the world against COVID-19
Facing COVID-19 variants, vaccine makers are weighing how to tweak their designs
5 must-know tips for safely wearing a mask over facial hair
Neanderthal genes are still helping humans today
The CDC says COVID-19 is no match for two masks
Can Louisiana’s COVID surge trace back to one Mardi Gras reveler?
Why you shouldn’t ever wear your mask around your neck
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a pandemic
One big hiccup in US efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines? Poor internet access.
How to prepare for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Women are more likely to take COVID-19 guidelines seriously
Even at half capacity, the Super Bowl could cause COVID-19 outbreaks
The CDC declares Super Bowl parties a no-go
How US veterans can get COVID-19 vaccines
Pregnant people can—and should—get vaccinated against COVID-19
How to wear a face mask for maximum protection
The US finally has a national mask mandate
The new COVID-19 team has a lot of work to do. Here’s how they should start.
What you can do right now to protect yourself from the new COVID-19 variants
COVID-19 vaccines could end the pandemic by eliminating severe cases
There’s a new COVID-19 vaccine in the running—but variants could pose a problem
The US is way behind on tracking COVID-19 variants
The places where Americans aren’t wearing masks
5 graphs that show how bad COVID-19 is in LA County
On surviving—and leaving—prison during a pandemic
To get vaccines to more people, the priority system needs to loosen up
What does it take to convince people to get vaccinated?
We may have grossly underestimated COVID-19 infection rates
What to know about new COVID-related travel restrictions in the US
How does an mRNA vaccine work?
What you need to know about Biden’s 5-point COVID-19 relief plan
Flu cases have been shockingly low during the pandemic. Here why.
What COVID-19 will look like once the pandemic ends
More evidence points to long-lasting COVID-19 immunity
Hawaii managed COVID-19 better than any other state, but its residents are still at risk
The attack on the Capitol had all the ingredients of a COVID-19 superspreader event
Is one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine enough?
A psychologist explains how hope can make a difference in impossible times
COVID vaccines are getting thrown out thanks to strict distribution rules
When it comes to COVID-19 risk, what counts as ‘outdoor’ dining?
Vaccines conquered smallpox and polio, but COVID-19 looks like a tougher battle
COVID-19 could make malaria surge, but African aid workers are fighting back
Is indoor dining safe? Five health experts weigh in.
In 2021, a new wave of evictions could also fuel a rise in COVID cases
The world may be at risk of a new COVID-19 surge
The new, more-contagious UK COVID-19 strain is officially in the US
Ending the pandemic means vaccinating the whole world—but the US is focusing on itself