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Coronavirus Updates
A health worker vaccinates a Buddhist monk sitting in front of a portrait of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at a secondary school in Bhutan on March 27, the first day of the country's vaccination campaign. Less than two weeks later, health
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The Country That Vaccinated 93% Of Adults In Under 2 Weeks

Apr 12, 2021
Just 12 days after Bhutan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 27, health officials said 93% of eligible adults had received one dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.
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Shots - Health News
Nearly a third of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine so far, but researchers warn that vaccine refusal may keep the country from reaching herd immunity.
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Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn

Apr 07, 2021
One in four Americans say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point.
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How Herd Immunity Works — And What Stands In Its Way

Feb 18, 2021
Scientists say the pandemic will only end in the U.S. when we achieve what's called herd immunity. Play with our simulations to see how immunity can stop an outbreak in its tracks.
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Shots - Health News
People line up for drive-through COVID-19 vaccination at Coors Field baseball stadium in Denver on Saturday.
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A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19

Feb 03, 2021
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.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Dr. Joseph Varon prepares to enter the COVID-19 unit at Houston's United Memorial Medical Center in May. With him are nurses Tanna Ingraham (left) and Jerusha Harshman (right).
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At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine

Dec 16, 2020
Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston's United Memorial Medical Center senses distrust for a vaccine among some hospital staff. "They all think it's meant to harm specific sectors of the population," he says.
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Coronavirus Updates
Dr. Anthony Fauci reiterated his plans to publicly take the vaccine when it becomes available to him.
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Fauci Predicts U.S. Could See Signs Of Herd Immunity By Late March Or Early April

Dec 15, 2020
Dr. Fauci said once the vaccine becomes widely available, if by "April, May, June, July, we get as many people vaccinated as possible, we could really turn this thing around" by the end of 2021.
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A COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Only 50% Effective. Is That Good Enough?

Sep 12, 2020
Scientists are racing to develop a vaccine that proves "safe and effective." It may not prevent infection in everyone who gets it, but it still could eventually stop the pandemic. Here's how.
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Dr. Scott Atlas is President Trump's new coronavirus adviser. His ideas are sometimes at odds with those of public health professionals.
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President Trump's New COVID-19 Adviser Is Making Public Health Experts Nervous

Sep 04, 2020
Dr. Scott Atlas is a radiologist from Stanford with some unorthodox ideas about managing the pandemic. The White House says his thinking is just what's needed, but scientists aren't so sure.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A nurse holds a COVID-19 vaccine candidate produced by Chinese company Sinovac Biotech at the São Lucas Hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Aug. 8.
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COVID-19 May Never Go Away — With Or Without A Vaccine

Aug 09, 2020
The virus might eventually behave more like the common cold, according to Vineet Menachery, a coronavirus researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
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Shots - Health News
Public health officials advise social distancing strategies and masks, in part because the latest evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus, even if you're young, is risky business. A significant portion of COVID-19 survivors suffer fatigue, blood
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Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved

Jul 24, 2020
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Sweden's top disease expert says a surge in new coronavirus cases is a result of more testing. Here, people enjoy the sun and water at a bathing jetty in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday alongside a sign instructing the public to maintain social distancing.
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Swedish Disease Expert Calls WHO's COVID-19 Warning 'A Total Mistake'

Jun 26, 2020
Anders Tegnell says the WHO misinterpreted Swedish data when it included Sweden in a list of nations with a resurgence. Days before the WHO warning, Sweden saw a surge of 1,699 new coronavirus cases.
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Goats and Soda
A jogger runs past the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday in Paris.
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Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Go Running? Is Food Shopping Too Risky? What's Herd Immunity?

Mar 20, 2020
Each week we're answering pressing questions about the coronavirus pandemic. This week the topics range from outdoor exercise to ibuprofen.
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