The highly transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus has taken over as the dominant strain in the United States, resulting in breakthrough infections among the vaccinated. Omicron has sparked alarm both internationally and in the United States, where it accounted…
Johns Hopkins University Epidemiologist Gypsyamber D’Souza explains how the United States can reach coronavirus herd immunity and what happens if that goal is missed. Plummeting vaccination rates have turned what officials hoped would be the “last mile” of the coronavirus…
The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency authorization to Regeneron and Eli Lilly’s coronavirus treatments. But the need for these treatments is much greater than what these two companies can supply. Read more: Subscribe to The Washington Post on…
After making a vaccine for coronavirus, you have to get it to the masses. But that’s not so easy for a so-called cold chain vaccine, requiring exacting temperatures across its journey. It also takes two shots. Vaccinating much of the…
People who have compromised or suppressed immune systems are considered high risk for contracting covid-19. The Post asked immunocompromised people to share their stories as the coronavirus continues to spread. Read more: https://wapo.st/2xW9IhK. SPECIAL OFFER: To thank you for your…
People with compromised immune systems are especially vulnerable as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. Northwestern University’s Melinda Ring explains how not all immune systems are created equal – and how that puts some people at risk. Read more: Subscribe…