8,000 cases of BA.2, the newest COVID-19 variant, have appeared across 40 countries Plus, 12 states are still distributing antibody drugs that don't work against omicron, COVID-19 hospitalizations drop, and more. January 24, 2022 Al Tompkins
Claims that COVID death figures are inflated by counting those who died ‘with, not from’ the virus are premised on false assertions Research shows overall deaths associated with COVID-19 have been undercounted, not overcounted, in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic. January 24, 2022 Monique Curet
A week in, how are insurance companies paying for COVID tests? Plus, a poll finds pandemic pessimism growing, Americans are using more disinfectants, Congress gets K95 masks made in China, and more. January 21, 2022 Al Tompkins
Novak Djokovic isn’t the first athlete to be banned from sporting events for being unvaccinated Multiple pro athletes like Kyrie Irving, Charlie Beljan and Caster Semenya have been banned from competing in their sports. January 21, 2022 Samantha Putterman
What writers can learn from at-home COVID test instructions. Yes, really. Want to see what civic clarity looks like? Read the directions for Abbott’s BinaxNOW COVID-19 self-test. January 20, 2022 Roy Peter Clark
Post-infection immunity is strong, but COVID vaccines are more reliable Plus, whether omicron could decline without hitting rural America hard, truck-driving teens could help ease the driver shortage, and more. January 20, 2022 Al Tompkins
Hospitalization data is being used to claim that the pandemic is overblown. Here’s why that’s wrong The data show that large numbers of patients with COVID are coming to the hospital for other reasons — something some are calling 'incidental' cases. January 20, 2022 Samantha Putterman
New forecast: US COVID-19 deaths will rise to 1 million by spring Plus, the encouraging data hidden in discouraging trends, the federal government’s free test kit site opened a day early, and more. January 19, 2022 Al Tompkins
Should you intentionally get infected with COVID-19? Plus, CDC advises against 'high risk' activities in high-transmission areas, the portal for free COVID tests opens tomorrow, and more. January 18, 2022 Al Tompkins
Fauci said all you have to do is ask for his financial disclosure. But it could take a while. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said his office couldn’t find Dr. Anthony Fauci’s latest financial disclosure report. His staff hadn’t asked for it. January 18, 2022 Jon Greenberg
How is the plan going for Americans’ insurance to pay for their COVID-19 tests? Plus, why you probably need at least two negative test results, Jails and prisons are again swamped with COVID, and more. January 17, 2022 Al Tompkins
How will we know when the COVID-19 pandemic is over? Many scientists believe that the COVID-19 pandemic as we know it will end not with the virus becoming endemic, like the flu. January 17, 2022 Bill McCarthy
Supreme Court overturns OSHA mandate, affects 2/3 of all US workers Plus, cities are still free to impose mandates and are doing so, other countries and big private employers also have mandates, and more. January 14, 2022 Al Tompkins
Social media claims distort CDC director Rochelle Walensky’s comment about COVID-19 deaths and comorbidities An edited clip of the interview omitted context, leaving the false impression that the 75% statistic reflected all COVID-19 deaths. January 14, 2022 Samantha Putterman
The Supreme Court sunk Biden’s vaccine/testing mandate for private employers. What you need to know. The mandate stands for federal employees, including the military, and health care workers at facilities that receive federal money. January 13, 2022 Al Tompkins
