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Covid-19

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Individuals wear masks while shopping at a grocery store in Los Angeles. Masks help prevent breakthrough infections.

Six Important Things to Know About Breakthrough Infections

Previously, in May, when coronavirus cases were dropping significantly, and vaccination rates were on the rise, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people could stop masking indoors and outdoors.

CDC Internal Report States Covid-19 Delta Variant Is as Contagious as Chickenpox

Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention anticipate that Delta will become the dominant variant in the United States within the next few months.

Covid-19 Delta Variant Emerges as Primary Threat Around the World

Previous studies have shown that white-tailed deer are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infections and can spread the virus to other deer in laboratory settings.

Coronavirus Antibodies Detected in Wild White-Tailed Deer in Several U.S. States

This transmission electron microscopic image shows the pandemic coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Over 20,000 Years Ago, a Coronavirus Epidemic Left Marks in Human DNA

Trumpet players create about 2,500 aerosol particles per liter of air that flows through their instrument.

To Reduce Covid-19 Risks in Orchestras, Move Wind Instruments to the Sidelines

COVID-19 and Culture

Italian officials are imposing new crowd-control regulations in hopes of preserving Venices fragile architecture and ecosystem.

Starting Next Summer, Day-Trippers Will Have to Pay to Enter Venice

The one-of-a-kind dolls were designed to represent frontline heroes who worked tirelessly during the pandemic.

New Barbie Dolls Honor Covid-19 Frontline Medical Workers From Around the World

Elizabeth Gamillo

The open-air exhibition features more than 20 life-size reproductions of the London museum's most famous paintings.

Pop-Up Exhibition Brings Masterpieces From London's National Gallery Outdoors

Isis Davis-Marks

This small device flashes red if a visitor gets too close to an artwork or fails to wear their face mask correctly.

Italian Museum Uses Cameras to Track How Visitors Engage With Art

Previously, in May, when coronavirus cases were dropping significantly, and vaccination rates were on the rise, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people could stop masking indoors and outdoors.

CDC Internal Report States Covid-19 Delta Variant Is as Contagious as Chickenpox

Elizabeth Gamillo

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Scientists analyzed millions of eBird observations to see how bird abundance changed during the early months of the pandemic.

Birds Flocked to Pandemic-Silenced Cities

Children ages 5 to 11 could be eligible to get the vaccination as early as October, pending FDA authorization.

Pfizer Says Covid-19 Vaccine Safe and Effective for Kids Ages 5 to 11

An advisory panel says most fully vaccinated Americans are still well-protected from Covid-19.

FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Covid-19 Booster for Older and High-Risk Americans

Instead of giving the same mRNA shot a third time, the group suggests boosters could be tweaked to better handle new variants as the emerge, similar the annual flu shot.

Some Experts Say Most Vaccinated Americans Don't Need Booster Shot Yet

The microCOVID project was started by a group of friends and housemates who wanted to be more equitable about safety precautions.

This Calculator Estimates Your Risk of Getting Covid-19

Children head back to school in August even as the Covid-19 delta variant makes its rounds. For reasons that aren’t fully understood, kids do not get as sick from Covid-19 as adults do. The role of schools in fostering spread of the virus is also under study.

Why Don't Kids Tend to Get as Sick From Covid-19?

Sara Reardon, Knowable

In the televised speech, the president outlined a six-part plan to fight the ongoing pandemic.

Biden Administration Announces Vaccine Mandate That Will Affect More Than 80 Million American Workers

An Israeli study finds that Covid-19 immunity is significantly improved by a third Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination.

Israeli Study Finds Third Shot Provides Significant Boost in Covid-19 Immunity

Comirnaty was coined with Co- as the prefix, followed with -mirna as a nod to mRNA, and ends in the -ty suffix, representing both the words community and immunity.

Why the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Is Called Comirnaty

Elizabeth Gamillo

Early trials show a second dose of the J&J Covid-19 vaccine after six months later provides a promising antibody response.

Johnson & Johnson Says Extra Shot Gives Promising Immune Boost