The former White House coronavirus coordinator, who became a controversial figure, said there was a consistent effort to stifle information as virus cases surged in late 2020.
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Deborah Birx Said Trump White House Asked Her to Water Down Covid Guidance to States
Dr. Deborah Birx, who became a controversial figure during her time in the White House, said there was a consistent effort to stifle information as virus cases surged in the second half of 2020.
Chinese Omicron Study Renews Debate Over ‘Zero Covid’ Policy
The study found that the variant carried a relatively low risk of severe illness.
Young U.S. Children Will Start Getting Vaccines, Though Hurdles Remain
Although opening up shots for children under 5 is a milestone, this long-awaited phase of the U.S. immunization effort is being greeted with mixed emotions.
What to Know About Covid Vaccine Doses for Very Young Children
Vaccines from Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are already been available for Americans 6 and older, and Moderna’s vaccines have been approved for adults.
A Better Way to Measure Immunity in Children
Some scientists believe that a clearer picture of Covid vaccine efficacy could have emerged sooner if investigators had tracked certain immune cells, not just antibodies.
Relief for Parents
Covid vaccines for young children are finally coming.
Florida Didn’t Preorder Vaccine Doses for Youngest Children, State Says
It was not immediately clear how much the State Health Department’s decision not to take part in distributing the pediatric shots would impede access to them in Florida in the coming days.
Vaccination rates for the vulnerable are soaring in Africa, the W.H.O. says.
Encouraging news about Covid-19 vaccination rates among health workers and the elderly is tempered by warnings about the spread of monkeypox.
Canadians Traveling Within the Country’s Borders Will No Longer Need to Show Vaccination Proof
The mandate, which was implemented last fall, will end on June 20 for people traveling domestically, Canadian officials said on Tuesday.