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New Covid-19 Variants In One Country Pose A Threat To All Countries
SARS-CoV-2 variants cause problems for the afflicted countries and present dangers for all countries in the battle against Covid-19.
Vaccines Need To Be Cheap And Accessible Worldwide
Vaccines need to be affordable and accessible, not just in the United States, but globally. As one of the world’s wealthiest countries, we should do our part to ensure we achieve worldwide vaccination.
How The US Military Is Handling Covid-19 And What We Can Learn From Their Experience
While we at home isolate and reduce our societal interaction, military members continue to interact with hundreds if not thousands of other military personnel every day. How has Covid-19 impacted the United States’ armed forces, and will vaccines enabl…
It’s Time To Recalibrate: New Covid-19 Strains Will Only Make The Pandemic Worse
Measures to control Covid-19 in the US are not working and vaccine rollouts are slower than we hoped. Things will only get worse. We must rethink our strategies to manage Covid-19 to save the hundreds of thousands that will die in the coming months.
The Moderna Vaccine’s Antibodies May Not Last As Long As We Hoped
The long-term efficacy of Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine, specifically the neutralizing antibody count, may be less than we were hoping for.
When Implementing Or Easing Restrictions For Covid-19, Transparency Is Paramount
A recent article published in the Lancet chronicles the experiences of nine high income countries as they implemented and eased lockdowns and other measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Urban Flight Due To Covid-19 Is Temporary, Not Permanent
Is the pandemic causing people to leave urban environments for suburbia permanently, or is this a temporary solution to immediate health concerns many share?
The Mouse That Roared: What The US Can Learn From Andorra About Covid-19 Testing
Andorra is distributing rapid, self-administered antigen tests for Covid-19 to all residents over the age of six—for free. The US government should take note.
Covid-19 Home Tests Should Be Much Cheaper
The FDA has approved a Covid-19 home test that doesn’t require a prescription or supervision from a health provider. The problem is that it’s way too expensive—and doesn’t have to be.
Why Covid-19 Is Overwhelming California
In most counties case counts are rising and ICU capacity is diminishing. What the state needs as it awaits more vaccines are robust public health interventions that provide assistance to those who need it most.
