John Drake, Contributor

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CDC Says Schools Should Reopen

Here’s some of the science behind that decision.

Super Bowl Parties Could Expose This Many People To SARS-CoV-2

The University of Georgia’s Coronavirus Working Group nowcasting algorithm estimates that there are currently about 4.5 million latent infections in the country.

Will The Super Bowl Be A “Super Spreader” For Covid-19?

On February 7, the Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV as the US leads the world in deaths from Covid-19.

What Happens After We Reach Herd Immunity?

In short: not much.

The Coronavirus Variant That Has Taken Over Great Britain May Also Be More Deadly

Media reports, including the BBC and the New York Times, say the new variant, known as B.1.17, may be “about 30%” more deadly.

How We See Data And How We Act: Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic

A new study looks at how public knowledge, the perception of risk, and behavioral intentions are influenced by the data one sees.

How We See Data And How We Act: Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic

A new study looks at how public knowledge, the perception of risk, and behavioral intentions are influenced by the data one sees.

The Psychological Trauma Of Covid-19

The mental health costs of the pandemic have been great. But, there are reasons for hope.

The Science Behind London’s Christmas Lockdown

Here I look at some of the science behind this decision.

How Deadly Is Covid-19?

Covid-19 is not just a bad version of the flu. This week, two important studies quantified just how much more deadly it is.