We Might Not Need Annual COVID Shots
The vaccines will need an update at some point. But not every variant of concern will warrant one.
Our Essential Coronavirus Coverage
Omicron Revived a Heartbreaking Pandemic Measure in NICUs
With cases rising, more parents were having to isolate from their vulnerable newborns.
We’re Entering the Control Phase of the Pandemic
The virus isn’t done with us. So we need a new approach to dealing with it.
The Millions of People Stuck in Pandemic Limbo
What does society owe immunocompromised people?
Post-Omicron Life Can Be Downright Maddening
How to live with the uncertainty of not knowing what comes next
The COVID Strategy America Hasn’t Really Tried
The clearest way to reduce deaths is to push to vaccinate more of the elderly—yes, still!
How to Reclaim Normal Life Without Being ‘Done’
This next phase of the pandemic doesn’t have to be about what we can’t do.
Vaccine Hesitancy Has Seeped Into Home Health Care
Many direct-care workers are unsure about the COVID-19 vaccines, leaving the people who depend on their labor that much more vulnerable.
What Actually Changed for Little Kids’ Vaccines?
Authorizing two shots for little kids right now could be a double gamble.
Should We Go All In on Omicron Vaccines?
A shot designed for Omicron can teach the immune system about Omicron. But it might not prepare us for whatever comes next.