Latest pandemics Stories
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally may account for 19 percent of US COVID-19 cases in August
The racial disparities in COVID cases are even more striking than we thought
All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19
One in three young people could face serious symptoms from coronavirus
14 hypnotizing photos that captured the world in and beyond the pandemic
This village’s story shows just how unprepared rural India is for the latest COVID surge
Inside the lives of disabled parents during the pandemic
How to tell seasonal allergies from COVID-19 symptoms
Family dinners are good for our health—and it’s not just because of the food
Ask Us Anything: Can viruses be good for us?
If you’re fully vaccinated, you (mostly) don’t need to wear a mask outdoors
The best tips for working from home, from people who do it all the time
Jumping rope is an unbeatable cardio workout—if you do it correctly
The CDC is set to update its outdoor mask guidance
Here’s how New York’s ‘vaccine passport’ app works.
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine doesn’t mean it’s not safe
COVID might be linked to more blood clots than we thought
Most states will open vaccinations to all adults by mid-April
An HIV vaccine could arrive sooner than we thought—using Moderna’s mRNA tech
How to help kids who are still stressed about COVID-19
COVID-19 survivors may have higher risk of anxiety, depression, and neurological disorders
COVID’s fourth wave is on the way—and younger people could be most at risk
How to protect your privacy while signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine online
What went wrong with AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine data?
Is it okay to mix and match COVID-19 vaccines? We’ll know soon enough.
Getting COVID after vaccination is really rare—and likely to be more mild
White-tailed deer test positive for COVID-19 in lab studies
Countries resume use of the AstraZeneca vaccine after new data shows it’s safe
Dreamers have been leading America’s pandemic response, despite their own shaky future
Why prisoners are at higher risk for the coronavirus: 5 questions answered
How the deadly worldwide pandemic, the Spanish Flu, got its name
Native American communities take the lead on vaccinations after facing staggering rates of COVID-19
We now know babies can be born with COVID-19 antibodies
COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’ could set a troubling precedent
US egg producers could save billions of chicks a year. So why aren’t they?
Can we ever hug again?
12 months of pandemic life in 12 photographs
A year of pandemic life, as told by the things we Googled
Long-term COVID-19 symptoms are even more common than we thought
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
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
Phone anxiety is real—and solvable
Gyms are still hot spots for spreading COVID-19
Why are we still disinfecting surfaces to stop COVID-19?
The surprising ways your immune system adapts to the flu virus you got as a kid
Post-pandemic seafood could be more sustainable. Here’s how tech is driving the change.
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
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