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The New Strain of COVID May Have Already Coursed Through the US
Dr. Peter Hotez said spread of the variant “may be a significant reason why we've seen so much transmission as of late."
Fauci Describes Vaccine Rollout as “Below Where We Want to Be” Right Now
Operation Warp Speed sought to vaccinate 20 million before December 31. So far, just 2.1 million have been vaccinated.
Getting COVID Vaccines to Rural Areas Is Harder Than It Looks
Getting accurate information about the vaccine and how to receive it into rural areas has proved difficult.
Fauci and Other Health Officials Warn of Post-Holiday Coronavirus Spike
The health experts' warnings came the morning after Trump refused to sign a $900 billion pandemic relief bill.
US’s Mass COVID Vaccination Effort Has Had a Rough Start
The initial push to distribute the vaccine has been marked by logistical challenges and a lack of federal guidance.
With Winter Comes More Stagnant Air, Intensifying COVID-19 Risks
Air inversions, which occur commonly during the winter, worsen air pollution and could make COVID more lethal.
Indigenous Nations Handle COVID as Federal and State Governments Fall Short
Tribal nations have implemented far more effective guidelines and policies than those used by the states they are in.
US Airports Are Portals for Disease Spread. Venezuela Shows Another Way.
My experience at the airport in Caracas showed me what a coordinated public health approach looks like in practice.
The Main Public Hospital in the Nation’s Largest County Is Out of ICU Beds
The county of Los Angeles is perilously close to zero capacity.
States to Receive Fewer Vaccines Than Promised as Trump Boasts About Rollout
Several states have been told to expect up to 40 percent in cuts to expected vaccine distribution numbers.