Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Coronavirus
05/18/2021
CDC says 600,000 kids ages 12 to 15 have received Covid vaccine shots in last week
Vaccinating adolescents will bring us closer to having 70% to 85% of the total population vaccinated, which experts say is needed to achieve herd immunity.
05/17/2021
The Conventional Wisdom on the Vaccine Wall Is Wrong
On the menu today: how the conventional wisdom that America has hit the vaccine wall is just flat wrong; how Ohio’s vaccine-encouragement lottery system had an immediate impact; and the risk-vs.-reward calculation of professional athletes when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
05/18/2021
Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says
The European Union's drugs regulator has said the Pfizer Covid vaccine can now be stored at fridge temperature for much longer than it previously recommended.
05/14/2021
Is it now reasonable to discuss the end of the pandemic? Yes, but with caveats.
The end of the pandemic may not be near, exactly, but it’s no longer rash, impolitic or scientifically dubious to broach the topic.
05/14/2021
Take Off That Mask
If you are fully vaccinated, the time to resume normal life is now.
05/13/2021
Five reasons why you don’t need to panic about coronavirus variants
The hype around “scariants” is overblown. But we also shouldn’t be too complacent.
05/12/2021
The Graphic Truth: US COVID cases and deaths plummet
New COVID cases have plummeted 85 percent since a peak in January, while deaths have dropped to a 10-month low.
05/13/2021
People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors, CDC says
People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
05/12/2021
A shot at a million: Ohio offers vaccinated a chance to win big bucks, college scholarships
Gov. Mike DeWine said the lotteries would be paid from existing federal coronavirus relief funds.
05/11/2021
Uber And Lyft Will Give Free Rides To COVID-19 Vaccination Spots, White House Says
Anyone needing a ride to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot will be able to get a free trip from the ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber, the White House announced Tuesday, in the latest push to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
05/13/2021
What Could Go Right? No fourth wave in sight
With cases continuing to fall for the fourth week in a row, it looks like the US could avoid a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/11/2021