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Health experts caution communities not to lift coronavirus restrictions too soon as the nation continues on a downward trend of virus infections and deaths.
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A small study in South Africa has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca vaccine, particularly in fighting virus variants.
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Dr. Monica Gandhi discusses how to have more nuanced conversations about navigating life post-vaccine.
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The Biden administration is promising 61 million rapid at-home tests by the summer. But critics say that's too few and way too late.
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Guidance from the CDC on who should be prioritized to get the COVID-19 vaccine was meant to be flexible and inclusive. But "the attempt to have equity created more inequity," says one researcher.
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Youth league and school-based sports teams are going to be allowed to start competing later this week. And the Vermont Department of Health says it�
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Low initial vaccine uptake among staffers in nursing homes has ignited debates about whether to penalize, persuade or simply pay them more to get the vaccine. But a little patience might work best.
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The company's vaccine has shown to be 85% effective against severe forms of the disease. Patients will only need to receive one shot instead of two, as with other vaccines already in use in the U.S.
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Glitchy websites, jammed phone lines and long lines outside clinics are complicating the vaccine rollout. And older Americans and those without caregivers and computer skills are at a disadvantage.
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At least 70% of people will need to be immune from the coronavirus before COVID-19 can recede through a process known as herd immunity. Vaccines can play a role. But reaching the goal won't be easy.