A Single Day With Fewer Than 100,000 Cases of COVID-19
The case count in the U.S. hadn’t dipped that low since November.
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The Absurd Logic of Internet Recipe Hacks
Spaghetti-Os pie has warped my understanding of reality.
Podcast: Can You Get Reinfected?
The Brazil variant raises a scary question—and reminds us that herd immunity matters across borders.
The Pandemic Is in Tenuous Retreat
New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths all dropped this week.
The Pandemic Broke the Flu
This winter has been an extraordinarily quiet flu season. Scientists aren’t sure the silence will last.
Vaccine Centers in Cathedrals, Stadiums, and Parking Lots
Some of the venues and clinics where the early stages of a global COVID-19 vaccination effort are taking place
Fewer Americans Are Getting COVID-19 Tests
Our best coronavirus tracking tool is still underused.
The Pandemic Is Heading Toward a Strange In-Between Time
Americans can plan for the pandemic’s end in the fall. What happens between now and then?
The Deadliest Month Yet
January saw one-fifth of all American COVID-19 deaths to date.
The Second COVID-19 Shot Is a Rude Reawakening for Immune Cells
Side effects are just a sign that protection is kicking in as it should.