covid-19 (coronavirus)
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What Actually Is ‘COVID Arm’?
If you got a COVID-19 vaccine and you developed a swollen red rash at the injection site several days later,…
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Dr. Fauci’s Donation to the Smithsonian Is ‘Really Meaningful’
Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is parting with an item close to…
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There Could Enough Be COVID-19 Vaccines for All Adults By May—Here’s What to Expect
There will be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses for all adults in the U.S. sooner than expected, according to President Joe…
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6 Ways to Cope With Having No Sense of Smell (From Coronavirus or Anything Else)
AbScent manages three moderated Facebook groups: one for people who became anosmic due to COVID-19 (with more than 23,000 members),…
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This Coronavirus Variant Has Now Been Detected in 15 U.S. States
A new coronavirus variant first detected in New York has now appeared in several other states. And there are now…
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Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine Just Received FDA Emergency Authorization
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is now the third to receive emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration…
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How Every Single Participant in This Cycling Class Got COVID-19
This week, new research provides a stark reminder that COVID-19 and the gym don’t mix particularly well. Indoor group fitness…
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The Pandemic Anniversary Can be Sneakily Triggering—Here’s How to Cope
Although the coronavirus was circulating in the United States in January 2020, last March was full of harrowing firsts. Whether…
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Why Dr. Fauci Says You Shouldn’t Wait for a Specific COVID-19 Vaccine
The best COVID-19 vaccine to get is the one available to you, says Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National…
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Ghana Is the First Country to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Through COVAX
This week Ghana received the first COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered through the COVAX program, which aims to help low- and…
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The Syringe Emoji Is Getting a More Accurate Update for the COVID-19 Age
On Tuesday, Apple shared a vaccine-friendly new update to the syringe emoji. The updated design does not contain blood, which…
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COVID-19 Cases Are Going Down in the U.S.—Here’s Why
After a devastating post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, the U.S. is finally seeing a decline. But experts say that public…
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Cloris Leachman’s Cause of Death Revealed to Be a Stroke and COVID-19
Legendary actor Cloris Leachman died on January 27, 2021, at age 94. Now new details reveal that she had COVID-19—and…
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6 Pandemic Productivity Tips for People With Bipolar Disorder
When it comes to work, Dr. Bond suggests communicating openly with your colleagues and manager if you feel comfortable. You…
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Can COVID-19 Spread Through Food Packaging? Here’s What the FDA Says.
With news about COVID-19 detected on food, like frozen chicken wings and fish, you might be wondering whether you can…
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Here’s When (And How) You Can Actually Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. has two COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use so far, with more to come, and production seems to…
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The U.S. Is About to Hit 500,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Deaths
The U.S. may have fewer coronavirus cases than in recent weeks, but the situation is still grim: The country is…
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We Might Need to Wear Masks for Longer Than You Think
The public could be wearing masks into 2022, said Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and…
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5 Ways to Make the Most of a Doctor’s Appointment During COVID-19
To avoid a mismatch between the practice’s expectations and your own, Dr. Goldman suggests preparing a list of concerns, prioritized…
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