Category: Public Health

As Congress Bickers Over Pandemic Relief, Flight Attendant’s Life Is in a Holding Pattern

The coronavirus pandemic has hit hard for Troy Muenzer of Chicago. He had a “suspected case” of COVID in the spring, was billed nearly $1,000 after he unsuccessfully sought to get tested for COVID-19 and has been furloughed after the airline he worked for saw a major decline in passengers.

‘I got my COVID-19 vaccine’ stickers may sway others to get vaccinated, experts say

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White House has ‘complete grasp’ over CDC’s pandemic messaging, former officials say

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Georgia Santa tests positive for COVID-19, exposed dozens of children to virus

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UK identifies new COVID-19 variant

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US cases up 51% in 1 month; surges slow in some Midwest states — 6 COVID-19 updates

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Lie of the Year: The Downplay and Denial of the Coronavirus

It’s no worse than the flu, and other deadly disinformation about the coronavirus

How to Pull Off a COVID-Era Music Festival

One woman’s attempt to create a festival celebrating diverse music ran up against the reality of the pandemic this year. But it also yielded lessons in how to reimagine events in the COVID era.

Gatherings, not school tied to child COVID-19 cases, CDC finds

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Trump’s Wrong. 15% ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Not on Par With Strength of a Vaccine

Experts agree that more than 70% of a population needs to be inoculated to reach “herd immunity.”