Category: Washington Post

‘Vaccine passports’ are on the way, but developing them won’t be easy

The effort has taken on momentum amid President Biden’s pledge that the nation will start to regain post-pandemic normalcy this summer, and with a growing number of companies saying they will require proof of vaccinations before reopening their doors.

As a cancer survivor, getting the coronavirus shot and facing the future was deja vu

I think there may be many months — or years — of small singular steps to post-pandemic recovery as we find our way through our collective trauma.

‘Pandemic grief’ proves especially devastating and complex for many in mourning, health experts say

Bereavement after a coronavirus death may be traumatically distorted by our enforced absence — not “being there” to offer an embrace to a dying loved one.

Sleep-deprived kids have gotten a break with remote learning’s later start times. Some hope it’s a wake-up call for schools.

The varying experiences offer educators a glimpse of the effects of later schedules. But will the past year yield enough evidence to persuade them to change?

Fauci and others look ahead to the holidays: Put another leaf in the table

Hoping herd immunity will soon occur, health officials are optimistic that pandemic restrictions will begin to ease as long as people keep vaccinating.

Are we heading for a post-pandemic ‘Roaring 2020s,’ with parties and excess?

Before the celebrations begin, however, there probably will be some trepidation as people adjust to their newly restored freedom.

Are we heading for a post-pandemic ‘Roaring 2020s,’ with parties and excess?

Before the celebrations begin, however, there probably will be some trepidation as people adjust to their newly restored freedom.

‘Zombie genes’ increase their activity for hours after the simulated death of brain tissue samples, study says

Researchers say the amount of growth they observed in the glial cells has implications for brain science in general.

U.S. on pace to clear Biden’s new goal of 200 million coronavirus shots in his first 100 days

The revised target is twice the original, but it similarly sets the president up to declare victory on an issue that will help define his nascent presidency.

Signs of life amid signs of concern in the second year of the coronavirus pandemic

U.S. officials warn that now is not the time to relax precautions as variants spread.