After declaring independence from Covid-19 on July 4, the US finds itself having to mount a new counteroffensive. But half-measures will continue to yield only incomplete victory. The U.S. finally
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The WHO wants rich nations to forego boosters until next year so the rest of the world can get its first vaccines. In the battle against Covid, though, it seems
This one’s against Covid. And like Afghanistan, we may lack the will to win (Originally published Sept. 8 in “What in the World“) U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly about
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