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Vaccines
COVID Isn’t Over — the US Must Do More to Combat It Worldwide
The Biden administration's efforts are sizable, but they're not nearly enough.
Even With Light at the End of the Pandemic Tunnel, We Mustn’t Be Complacent
The hope of economic recovery can unravel very quickly if we give in to GOP pressure against a big infrastructure bill.
The World Trade Organization Is Threatening Vaccine Equity and Climate Goals
A 1994 WTO agreement has enabled a few large companies to control most of the intellectual property rights in the world.
Infectious Disease Expert: Only Way to Get to Immunity Is to Vaccinate the World
Monica Gandhi discusses the investigation into COVID's origins and how the U.S. can best use its vaccine surplus.
A Growing International Movement Is Calling for a “People’s Vaccine”
Activist groups are pressuring wealthy countries and the WTO to let poorer countries manufacture their own vaccines.
State CDC Data Shows Persisting Racial Disparities in Vaccination
Targeted efforts have raised vaccination rates among some marginalized groups.
COVID “Vaccine Billionaires” Strike It Rich as Poor Nations Struggle for Access
The combined wealth of nine new billionaires could cover the cost of vaccinating everyone in low-income countries.
With Less Than Half the Country Fully Vaccinated, I Fear We Reopen Too Soon
Capitalism is driving the U.S. to reopen before it's ready.
As Unused Vaccines Pile Up in the US, Biden Pledges to Export 80 Million Doses
Vaccination rates are slowing in the U.S., leading states to launch vaccine incentive programs.
CDC’s Confusing Announcement on Masks Creates a Dangerous Honor System
Hundreds of epidemiologists had fully expected the prior mask mandates to remain in place for at least another year.