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Controversy and confusion as AstraZeneca releases results

AstraZeneca released two sets of phase III safety trial results for its Covid-19 vaccine, each showing slightly different efficacy rates. The inconsistency has kicked up controversy and confusion,...

One Year In: How Covid’s Toll Compares With Other Causes of Death

Now that the coronavirus has been in the United States for roughly a year, new numbers are revealing the scale of Covid-19’s impact on American health.

FDA: STAR Ankle Implants Could Break

The FDA has issued a new alert for patients who have received or are considering Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) ankle replacements.

Sewage-testing robots process wastewater faster to predict COVID-19 outbreaks sooner

By using a sewage-handling robot, this laboratory has been able to detect coronavirus in wastewater 30 times faster than nonautomated large-scale systems.

On Vacci-Dating: Singles Seem Enamored of Sharing Vaccination Status Online. Is That Wise?

Thanks to Covid-19, many dating profiles are adding a new field: Covid-19 vaccination status.

Cheese Recall Now Covers 26 States

Last month, we reported on an FDA warning and recall on soft, Hispanic-style cheeses from El Abuelito Cheese. The recall has since been expanded, covering more products and more states.

Public transit drivers struggle to enforce mask mandates

Some passengers still wear their masks incorrectly. And some refuse to wear them at all, threatening the health and safety of others on board.

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States drop COVID-19 mask mandates but still expect people to mask up – will they?

Several states are beginning to lift their mask mandates in favor of personal responsibility. Will people be up to the task?

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New Website Offers Chance at Leftover Vaccine Shots

For those of us who remain unvaccinated, thinking instead that herd immunity might come quicker than an open vaccine appointment, a new website could offer some hope for inoculation.

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Lifting Covid restrictions Too Soon? Data Say Maybe

Pandemically speaking, we as a country are in a precarious spot.

The Long Haul for Long Covid Patients

Covid-19 has caused misery around the globe for more than a year now, and some survivors are reporting symptoms that persist long after the initial infection.