William A. Haseltine, Contributor

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Successful Reopening: It’s Not What You Think

A realistic look at what a successful reopening really means.

Immunity To Covid-19 Infection May Fade Quickly

A new study published in Nature Medicine indicates that immunity to infection by SARS-CoV-2 may fade quickly, at least in people with no or moderate symptoms.

Are Children Less Easily Infected By SARS-CoV-2? Maybe Yes And Maybe No

Two new studies explore why children seem to be less easily infected with SARS-CoV-2 than adults.

More Publication By Press Release, This Time From Sinovac On A Covid Vaccine

Reports of more good Covid-19 vaccine news, though still no data to back it up.

Dexamethasone Reduces Mortality In Seriously Ill Covid-19 Patients—And So Do Other Treatments

The Oxford team erroneously claimed that dexamethasone was the first medication to improve the survival of seriously ill Covid-19 patients. Other treatments also show promise.

Traveling By Air In The Time Of Covid

An airplane is among one of the highest risk locations for SARS-CoV-2 spread.

A New CDC Report Shows Covid-19 Disproportionately Affects Those With Underlying Disease And Disadvantaged Minorities

Heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease are the primary illnesses that predispose a patient to death following infection.

Wounded In Action From Covid-19

Though officials have been keeping track of the number people infected and dead by Covid-19, there are no numbers regarding the number of people living with lifelong injury because of the disease.

The Role Of Blood Type In Covid-19 Infection And Respiratory Failure

A recent report found that those with type A blood were at increased risk for respiratory failure, while type O blood had a protective effect. What do these findings mean?

A Warning From Sweden

Here are the lessons we can learn from Sweden’s approach to Covid-19