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Why We Should Resist Over-Optimism About Covid-19 Vaccines
Dr. Joshua Liao explains why pinning a full return to normalcy solely on vaccines could alter our risk perceptions, encourage unsafe behaviors, and ultimately prolong suffering from the pandemic.
Study Finds ‘Robust’ Cellular Immunity Six Months After Covid-19 Infection
It is unclear whether this means better protection against reinfection.
Birx, Contrasting Trump, Warns ‘Most Deadly Phase’ Of The Pandemic Is Ahead, Calls For Aggressive U.S. Action
In a memo, top coronavirus task force official Dr. Deborah Birx said the response is “not about lockdowns” and hasn’t been since March.
There Is No Silver Bullet Coronavirus Test, But Here’s How Diagnostics Can Help
The White House outbreaks illustrate the limits of what Covid-19 diagnostics can and can’t tell us, and why different types of tests are needed to help control infection spread.
Trump Hints At Firing Fauci After Election
Amid crowds chanting “fire Fauci” at a Florida rally Sunday, Trump hinted that he would fire the country’s top infectious disease official after the election.
Make Sure To Wash Your Halloween Candy
Washing candy can make trick-or-treating marginally safer, researchers found, advising revellers to wear a mask and stay socially distant.
Report Details ‘Shocking’ Outbreaks Of Mumps, Influenza, And Chickenpox In ICE Detention Centers
Rare infections are spreading in ICE centers that have crowded conditions and poor access to healthcare.
Depression Risk Quintupled In Coronavirus Pandemic For Some Groups, Study Suggests
Governments should give financial support to the people and businesses hit worst by the pandemic and boost mental health services, including group therapy.
Ivanka Trump Declares She Is ‘Unapologetically’ ‘Pro-Life’ For The First Time
It is reportedly the first time Trump has explicitly said she is anti-abortion.
