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The Influenza Masks of 1918
A collection of images from a century ago of people doing their best to keep others and themselves safe, during a global health crisis
Listen: Our Deadliest Pandemic Mistake
How did it get so bad in nursing homes? And how do we protect them?
A Second Coronavirus Death Surge Is Coming
There was always a logical explanation for why cases rose through the end of June while deaths did not.
Paging Dr. Hamblin: Should I Fly?
If everyone is vigilant and responsible, it can be done safely.
America Should Prepare for a Double Pandemic
COVID-19 has steamrolled the country. What happens if another pandemic starts before this one is over?
A New Understanding of Herd Immunity
The portion of the population that needs to get sick is not fixed. We can change it.
Listen: What Will It Take to Get to Herd Immunity?
One way to slow down the pandemic
The Tragic Loss of Coronavirus Patients’ Final Words
It takes a special kind of inattention to human suffering to not notice how unfortunate it is that people have been left to face death alone.
Listen: The Sun Belt Spike
It’s March all over again.