The next epidemic may be here. The U.S. isn’t ready for it
As if dealing with continued waves of Covid-19 isn’t enough, the U.S. is facing a new outbreak —…
Looking for ‘black swan’ outbreaks can prepare for future pandemics
In December 2021, one year into the Covid-19 pandemic, my colleague Alina Deshpande had the idea of searching…
COVID-19’s 6th wave begins, with more seriously ill and more deaths
According to the Health Ministry, 11,438 tested positive for the virus on Sunday, 68,000 during the past seven…
Experts predict an omicron wave this summer. Here are the symptoms to look out for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks indoors and in public spaces if…
Omicron variant BA.5 that ‘defeats’ Covid vaccines and immunity to cause spike in coronavirus cases
New strain of Omicron defeats immunity from vaccines and previous infection Omicron BA.5 sub-variant spreading fast and likely…
This May Be the COVID Variant Scientists Are Dreading
A brand new subvariant is starting to surge, and there are signs this one can dodge our immunity.…
Covid hospitalisations rise in Europe as sub-variants fuel new wave
Omicron offshoots BA.4 and BA.5 drive increase in infections in Portugal, UK, France and Germany European countries are…
Omicron variant that ‘defeats’ Covid vaccines and immunity threatens to cause a spike in new coronavirus cases
New strain of Omicron defeats immunity from vaccines and previous infection Omicron BA.5 sub-variant spreading fast and likely…
Ancient DNA traces origin of Black Death
Genomes show that plague-causing bacteria found in Kyrgyzstan graves are direct ancestors of those that triggered the medieval…
How Long Does Covid Immunity Last? Will a Second Illness Be Worse? How Can I Prepare?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have already had Covid-19, you may be wondering how…