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Infections are falling as Delta fades, but the newer strain is spreading fast. If we can’t stomach a lockdown, we need to vaccinate the other 75% of the planet. (Originally

Covid isn’t ageist—kids are a vital part of why we’re failing to stem the spread of new strains (Originally published Sept. 6 in “What in the World“) Why people think

As the new strain spreads internationally, more nations are moving to secure third doses for their populations in hopes of staving off another wave of infections (Originally published Sept. 3

The U.S. CDC is warning Americans against traveling to countries with lower Covid risk than the U.S., while the WHO overlooks a surge in former Soviet states (Originally published Sept.

This isn’t the last strain we’ll see. And after almost two years of pandemic hardships, does two weeks at home still seem such a big imposition? (Originally published Aug. 31

And we could be screwing this one up just as badly… (Originally published Aug. 23 in “What in the World“) It’s starting to sink in just what bad news it

Vaccinated “undead” are getting infected, carrying the virus to the unvaccinated, getting sick and incubating new strains. But better “Zed” than dead! (Originally published Aug. 16 in “What in the

After throwing >600,000 bodies at the pandemic, the U.S. has declared victory and retreated from social distancing. That’s about to cost it—and the world. (Originally published July 1 in “What

Covid has created two worlds: one still determined to deprive the virus of lives, the other striking a grim compromise. (Originally published June 3 in “What in the World“) The

Handicapping national case numbers to reveal under-reporting is a good idea, but not without international context (Originally published May 28 in “What in the World“) This week the New York