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How long will we keep wearing masks?
Simple face coverings saved many lives this past year. They might be here to stay.
8 ways to cultivate a positive body image
Your body carried you through the pandemic. Here’s how to show it some love.
Fully vaccinated people can safely travel, the CDC says
New CDC recommendations advise that fully vaccinated people in the US can go on the move, as long as they stay masked and distanced.
Getting COVID after vaccination is really rare—and likely to be more mild
Breakthrough cases are still possible, so we need to remain vigilant.
Can we ever hug again?
A year of pandemic life has made this question more important than ever.
Where are we most likely to catch COVID-19?
We know a lot more about transmission risk than we did a year ago.
Returning to normal life is going to be a slow and steady process
Here’s everything you need to know this week.
Animals are better at social distancing than we’ll ever be
Here’s what the animal kingdom can teach us about disease prevention.
What kids know—and don’t know—about COVID-19
A team of nurses interviewed youth from six nations. Some were back in school with their friends, while others were hearing daily reports of new deaths.
Even at half capacity, the Super Bowl could cause COVID-19 outbreaks
The safest way to celebrate is still at home.
