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Epidemiology
July 28, 2022
Melody Schreiber
Is Monkeypox an STD? That’s the Wrong Question.
Gay men are being disproportionately affected by the virus. While we don’t have all the answers on transmission, we should be asking why the U.S. government is failing to tackle yet another public health crisis.
July 23, 2022
Melody Schreiber
The U.S. Is Screwing Up Big Time on Monkeypox
As the World Health Organization declares an international emergency, it’s clear America has dropped the ball.
June 7, 2022
Melody Schreiber
There Is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Respond to Monkeypox
Monkeypox and Covid aren’t a zero-sum game. They’re more connected than they first appear. Acknowledging that can help us fight both.
April 30, 2022
Melody Schreiber
The Dawn of the Pandemic Age
Climate change is driving animals into new habitats, increasing the encounters that give rise to viruses like Covid-19.
February 2, 2021
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Alexander Zaitchik
The Forever Disease: How Covid-19 Became a Chronic Condition
Thousands of people have been suffering a slew of crazy postinfection syndromes for months—and there’s no end in sight.
October 26, 2020
Melody Schreiber
Doctors Are Appalled by White House’s “Barbaric” New Coronavirus Strategy
By “herd immunity,” the Trump administration means people should be encouraged to catch the coronavirus.
October 21, 2020
Melody Schreiber
A Covid-19 Vaccine Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect
The first vaccine may not even be 50 percent effective. But that will still help to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
October 8, 2020
Melody Schreiber
No, Regeneron Did Not Cure Donald Trump of Covid-19
And there was no excuse for that infomercial in front of the White House.
September 3, 2020
Melody Schreiber
You Might Not Know If Your Kid Has Covid-19
In a recent study, two-thirds of kids with Covid-19 didn’t have recognizable symptoms. That’s bad news for pandemic containment.
July 23, 2020
Melody Schreiber
Here’s What It Would Take to Reopen Schools Safely
A deep dive into what the research says about the question on every parent’s mind
June 22, 2020
Melody Schreiber
Behind the Conflicting Advice on Coronavirus Safety
New research is upending early public health advice. That’s going to continue as researchers understand the virus better.
April 8, 2020
Scott W. Stern
Don’t Look For Patient Zeros
Naming the first people to fall sick often leads to abuse.
March 16, 2020
Melody Schreiber
The Risky Race for a Quick Coronavirus Vaccine
After bungling containment, the Trump administration hopes for a fast-tracked fix. But compressing trials comes with its own hazards.
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