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How the hunt for this deadly virus shaped the search for coronavirus’s origins
Scientists quickly identified the deadly Nipah virus, tracing it to fruit bats. The detective story is taking on new relevance as scientists hunt for the origins of coronavirus and as zoonotic spillover is happening with increasing frequency, heighteni…
CDC eases summer camp guidance, saying children do not always need masks
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To mask or not to mask? With vaccines and new guidelines, the mask-faithful navigate a ‘weird gray area.’
People who embraced masks are now recalibrating their relationship with an accessory that has served as a shield against a deadly pathogen, a security blanket during a crisis, and a symbol – of regard for the common good, liberal politics or belief in …
A year into the pandemic, it’s even more clear that it’s safer to be outside
Many scientists and public health experts say that the outdoor spaces warming under spring sun should be viewed as havens in the battle against coronavirus and restriction-induced fatigue.
