How the coronavirus spreads through the air: 5 essential reads
Scientists have been warning for months that the coronavirus could be spread by aerosols – tiny respiratory droplets tha
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Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new...
The rise of coronavirus variants has highlighted the huge influence evolutionary biology has on daily life. But how muta
Kids are bigger coronavirus spreaders than many doctors realized – here’s how schools can...
The first U.S. schools have reopened with in-person classes, and they are already setting off alarm bells about how quic
The pandemic has revealed the cracks in US manufacturing: Here's how to fix them
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed glaring deficiencies in the U.S. manufacturing sector’s ability to provide necessary
How many people get ‘long COVID’ – and who is most at risk?
A few months ago, a young athletic guy came into my clinic where I’m an infectious disease physician and COVID-19 immuno
Teens want COVID-19 advice that gives them safe ways to socialize – not just...
America’s teens and young adults have a crucial role in containing the spread of COVID-19, but a series of youth surveys
5 strategies to prepare now for the next pandemic
While the world is still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, public health and emergency management experts are already
Your corner pharmacy – joining the front lines of the COVID-19 fight
The new year has brought the deadliest weeks of the U.S. COVID-19 epidemic thus far, with thousands of deaths every day.
How California’s COVID-19 surge widens health inequalities for Black, Latino and low-income residents
California, once a national role model for slowing the coronavirus’s spread, has seen record numbers of infections, hosp