Some public health officials say it’s time for the C.D.C. to loosen its social distancing guidelines for classrooms, but the idea has detractors.
Author: Emily Anthes
WHO Grants Emergency Authorization to Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The vaccine is now eligible for distribution through Covax, a global initiative to provide doses to low- and middle-income countries.
Severe Obesity Raises Risk of Covid-19 Hospitalization and Death, Study Finds
A large new study has confirmed an association between obesity and patient outcomes among people who contract the coronavirus.
Ivermectin Does Not Alleviate Mild Covid-19 Symptoms, Study Finds
Ivermectin, a drug typically used to treat parasitic worms, has been prescribed widely during the coronavirus pandemic, but rigorous data has been lacking.
How to (Literally) Drive the Coronavirus Away
What’s the transmission risk inside a car? An airflow study offers some insight for passengers and drivers alike.
The Sound of One Shrimp Snapping
How climate change is altering nature’s sonic landscape.