Africa may have reached the pandemic's holy grail
New findings from Malawi suggest the country has entered something akin to the endemic stage of the pandemic — along with many other African nations.
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Strap in for highs and lows with the pandemic novel 'How High We Go in the Dark'
One character is an aimless young man works at a euthanasia theme park for terminally ill kids, placing them on the roller coaster that will kill them before the plague does. It is a book about death.
This Nigerian doctor has a tough new job: Stopping the next pandemic before it strikes
The World Health Organization has created a Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, who heads the group, talks about the challenges that lie ahead.
Why Tonga is opting for 'contactless' humanitarian aid
It's a pandemic predicament. With only 1 recorded case of COVID-19 in their island nation, Tongans are desperate for help after the volcanic eruption — but eager to keep the virus out.
China's Olympics aim to keep COVID at bay with armpit sensors, robots and more
Athletes and other attendees will be in a closed "loop" with strict rules about everything from daily testing for athletes to how spectators should respond — no cheering out loud, please!
Coronavirus FAQ: What's the risk of catching omicron outdoors?
Previous versions of the coronavirus didn't transmit as easily outdoors thanks to airflow that dispersed viral particles. But what about the highly transmissible omicron variant?
Snail noodles go viral in China during the pandemic. But the dish is a bit ... funky
The southern specialty — snail broth, pickled bamboo, slippery rice noodles — has taken off. "A lot of people were looking for crazy, ridiculous things to eat," says food blogger Mei Shanshan.
What happens when isolation goes beyond a pandemic
Photographer Raphael Alves documented how socioeconomic issues worsen the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Amazonas, Brazil.
GCS Superintendent Sharon Contreras will leave district for new role
Guilford County Schools Superintendent Sharon Contreras is stepping down from her post. She is leaving to become the CEO of an education-related nonprofit.
For the 36 countries with the lowest vaccination rates, supply isn't the only issue
Even as wealthy countries hit 80% vaccination rates, a number of countries have not even vaccinated 1 in 10 citizens. Our interactive map shows the vaccination landscape.