The F.D.A. may authorize booster shots of vaccines different from the ones that Americans originally received. The science behind the move is promising.
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What the Future May Hold for the Coronavirus and Us
Viral evolution is a long game. Here’s where scientists think we could be headed.
Covid Vaccines and Children: Is One Dose Better Than Two?
Myocarditis, a rare side effect, occurs mostly after the second dose. So in some countries, officials are trying out single doses for children.
Is the Coronavirus Getting Better at Airborne Transmission?
The Alpha variant traveled more efficiently in small droplets, two new studies found. The Delta variant may have continued this evolution.
C.D.C. Chief Overrules Agency Panel and Endorses Pfizer Boosters for Frontline Workers
In a highly unusual decision, the C.D.C. director, Rochelle Walensky, reversed a move by agency advisers and endorsed additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for health care workers, teachers and other workers at risk.
They Never Could Work From Home. These Are Their Stories.
A parallel universe of millions of employees did not have the luxury of thinking about returning to the office — they never left. Six workers share their experiences.
A Caribbean Island’s Audacious Tourism Experiment
To step onto Montserrat’s volcanic beaches, 21 travelers (so far) with an income of at least $70,000 have agreed to stay two months. The goal: to keep cash coming in, while keeping Covid away.
India’s I.C.M.R. Is a ‘Political Weapon’ Under Modi, Some Scientists Say
The country’s top science agency tailored its findings to fit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s optimistic narrative despite a looming crisis, researchers say.
Breakthrough Covid Cases: Uncommon and Often Mild, but Not Always
Vaccination remains the best defense, health experts say. But some infections occur regardless, and can come as a traumatic surprise.
Babies and Toddlers Spread Virus in Homes More Easily Than Teens, Study Finds
Although young children bring the coronavirus home less often than teens do, their close contact with caregivers may make them likelier to transmit it.