CDC Approach To Breakthrough Infections Sparks Concerns
The CDC has decided to focus investigations of cases in which the COVID-19 vaccines fail on people who get hospitalized or die, but critics say that's short-sighted.
Global Health
Biden Asks U.S. Intel To Push For Stronger Conclusions On The Coronavirus' Origins
The U.S. intelligence community is investigating the potential origins of the coronavirus, including the possibility that it emerged as a result of a lab accident in Wuhan, China.
The Search For Vaccination Proof That Works Better Than Paper Cards
As coronavirus restrictions are eased, how will travelers prove they've been vaccinated? Paper vaccination cards can be easily forged, damaged or lost and there's no universal digital passport yet.
COVID-19 Has Pushed India's Junior Doctors To Their Limits
They're treating as many as 200 patients a day. Many have seen more suffering than they expected in an entire career. A psychiatrist warns this will be "a generation of doctors who are traumatized."
Taiwan Faces Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
Early in the pandemic, Taiwan was praised for handling COVID-19 exceptionally well. Now, Taiwan is struggling through its worst bout of coronavirus yet.
In Rural India, Less COVID-19 Testing, More Fear — And A Few Ventilators For Millions
Hospitals are full. Testing is scant. Illiteracy is high. Most deaths are never registered. COVID-19's wrath in rural India is difficult to measure but public health experts are worried.
As International Travel Resumes, Here's How Important COVID-19 Testing Will Be
Ezekiel Emanuel, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, addresses the differences between PCR tests and rapid tests when it comes to getting tested before travel.
20 Million Africans Are Due For Their 2nd COVID Shot. But There's No Supply In Sight
African nations had been counting on Serum Institute of India for nearly all their COVID vaccines. Now the company says it won't be sending any more for months. And African officials are scrambling.
Another Shortage Caused By The Pandemic: Blood Plasma
The U.S. is one of five countries that allow companies to pay blood plasma donors, supplying 2/3 of the global need for it. Collection rates fell in the pandemic, threatening the health of recipients.
Coronavirus FAQ: I Had COVID. Should I Get The Vaccine?
While natural infection does seem to provide some immunity, studies suggest that it is short term. Vaccination, on the other hand, provides more robust immunity.