Pandemic
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How early was the coronavirus really circulating in Italy?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A new study suggests as early as September of last year, but some experts are skeptical.
US hits highest average number of new COVID-19 cases since start of the pandemic
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The third wave of the pandemic may be much worse than the first two waves.
Pandemic will cause 400,000 extra deaths in the US this year, study suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
Leading medical journal blasts Trump's 'astonishing' failure in pandemic response, says to vote him out
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The New England Journal of Medicine is calling for the Trump Administration to be voted out in the upcoming election.
Americans really are drinking more during the pandemic
By Stephanie Pappas published
Americans really are drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic. New research suggests alcohol consumption in the U.S. rose 14% during pandemic shutdowns.
1 million people have now died from COVID-19 worldwide
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The world reaches another grim milestone.
Moderna releases key details on how it's running COVID-19 vaccine trial
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Other vaccine makers have been criticized for giving too little information on their clinical trials.
Viral claim that only 6% of COVID-19 deaths were caused by the virus is flat-out wrong
By Daryl Austin published
COVID-19 is often more severe in people with underlying conditions and it can also cause complications. The 6% stat doesn't include these people.
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