“The stability in terms of the daily numbers of cases is quite reassuring,” an epidemiologist said.
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Virus Surges in Myanmar After Coup
With doctors and other health care workers already on strike to protest the coup, Myanmar’s health care system may buckle under the outbreak.
As Delta Variant Surges, Outbreaks Return in Many Parts of the World
The highly contagious Delta variant is on the rise, and countries that hoped they had seen the worst of Covid-19 are being battered again.
Delta Variant’s Spread Prompts Reconsideration of Mask Guidance
Los Angeles County and the W.H.O. warned that even immunized people should wear masks indoors. Some scientists agreed, but urged a localized approach.
Three Studies, One Result: Coronavirus Vaccines Point the Way Out of the Pandemic
New scientific research underscores the effectiveness of vaccines and their versatility in the fight against the coronavirus.
Delta Plus, a New Variant, Raises Concerns in India
The version of the virus has been found in several other countries, too. Officials say that they are gathering data about its strength and emphasize that vaccines are likely to still offer protection.
Indonesia’s Doctors Got Vaccinated With Sinovac, and Got Sick
Facing increased cases and a deadly variant, the Indonesian health system is under strain, as doctors become patients.
U.S. Had More Covid-19 Cases Than Reported, N.I.H. Study Says
Researchers estimated that there were nearly 20 million infected adults at a time when the number was reported to be closer to three million.
Heart Problems After Vaccination Are Very Rare, Federal Researchers Say
More than 1,200 cases have been reported, mostly mild and more often in young men and boys. The benefits of vaccination still far outweigh the risks, experts said.
Scientist Finds Early Coronavirus Sequences That Had Been Mysteriously Deleted
By rooting through files stored on Google Cloud, a researcher says he recovered 13 early coronavirus sequences that had disappeared from a database last year.