Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Limiting Indoor Capacity Can Reduce Covid Infections Significantly, New Study Shows by Benedict Carey


By Benedict Carey

Research using cellphone data in 10 U.S. cities last spring could help influence officials’ decisions on new restrictions as cases resurge around the country.

Published: November 9, 2020 at 07:00PM

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The Children Never Had the Coronavirus. So Why Did They Have Antibodies? by Gina Kolata


By Gina Kolata

A provocative study suggests that certain colds may leave antibodies against the new coronavirus, perhaps explaining why children are more protected than adults.

Published: November 9, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine: 11 Things You Need to Know by Unknown Author


By Unknown Author

Published: November 9, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Monday, November 9, 2020

Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine: 11 Things You Need to Know by Carl Zimmer and Katie Thomas


By Carl Zimmer and Katie Thomas

What’s the big deal? Was it part of Operation Warp Speed? When can you get one?

Published: November 8, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Pfizer’s Early Data Shows Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective by Katie Thomas, David Gelles and Carl Zimmer


By Katie Thomas, David Gelles and Carl Zimmer

Pfizer announced positive early results from its coronavirus vaccine trial, cementing the lead in a frenzied global race that has unfolded at record-breaking speed.

Published: November 8, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

An Explanation for Some Covid-19 Deaths May Not Be Holding Up by Gina Kolata


By Gina Kolata

Recent studies have created doubts about an agent in cytokine storms, and suggest that treatments for it may not help.

Published: November 7, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Nasal Spray Prevents Covid Infection in Ferrets, Study Finds by Donald G. McNeil Jr.


By Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Scientists at Columbia University have developed a treatment that blocks the virus in the nose and lungs, is inexpensive and needs no refrigeration.

Published: November 4, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Monday, November 2, 2020

A Rapid Virus Test Falters in People Without Symptoms, Study Finds by Katherine J. Wu


By Katherine J. Wu

A head-to-head comparison of lab and rapid coronavirus tests drew mixed reactions from experts, who raised concerns about accuracy.

Published: November 1, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Death Rates Have Dropped for Seriously Ill Covid Patients by Roni Caryn Rabin


By Roni Caryn Rabin

Survival rates have improved with medical advances and less crowded hospitals, studies say. But the latest record-breaking surge in infections could reverse the gains.

Published: October 28, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Some Covid Survivors Have Antibodies That Attack the Body, not Virus by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

New research found ‘autoantibodies’ similar to those in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis patients. But patients may also benefit from treatments for those autoimmune diseases.

Published: October 26, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2020

Why False Positives Merit Concern, Too by Katherine J. Wu


By Katherine J. Wu

False negatives are not the only troublesome outcome of a faulty coronavirus test.

Published: October 24, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening.

Published: October 21, 2020 at 08:00PM

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The Trump Administration Shut a Vaccine Safety Office Last Year. What’s the Plan Now? by Carl Zimmer


By Carl Zimmer

The office was dedicated to the long-term safety of vaccines. Experts say plans to track coronavirus vaccines are fragmented and “behind the eight ball.”

Published: October 22, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges for Opioid Sales by Jan Hoffman and Katie Benner


By Jan Hoffman and Katie Benner

The Justice Department announced an $8 billion settlement with the company. Members of the Sackler family will pay $225 million in civil penalties but criminal investigations continue.

Published: October 20, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Monday, October 19, 2020

Doctors May Have Found Secretive New Organs in the Center of Your Head by Katherine J. Wu


By Katherine J. Wu

They appear to be a fourth pair of large salivary glands, tucked into the space where the nasal cavity meets the throat.

Published: October 18, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Friday, October 16, 2020

Remdesivir Fails to Prevent Covid-19 Deaths in Huge Trial by Katherine J. Wu and Gina Kolata


By Katherine J. Wu and Gina Kolata

Critics said the study, sponsored by the W.H.O., was too poorly conducted to be definitive.

Published: October 14, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Monday, October 12, 2020

A Dose of Optimism, as the Pandemic Rages On by Donald G. McNeil Jr.


By Donald G. McNeil Jr.

The months ahead will be difficult. But the medical cavalry is coming, and the rest of us know what we need to do.

Published: October 11, 2020 at 08:00PM

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First, a Vaccine Approval. Then ‘Chaos and Confusion.’ by Carl Zimmer


By Carl Zimmer

Come spring, Americans may have their choice of several so-so coronavirus vaccines — with no way of knowing which one is best.

Published: October 11, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, October 11, 2020

‘I Feel Like I Have Dementia’: Brain Fog Plagues Covid Survivors by Pam Belluck


By Pam Belluck

The condition is affecting thousands of patients, impeding their ability to work and function in daily life.

Published: October 10, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Friday, October 9, 2020

White House Blocked C.D.C. From Requiring Masks on Public Transportation by Sheila Kaplan


By Sheila Kaplan

The order would have mandated that both passengers and employees wear face coverings on planes, trains, buses and subways and in airports, stations and depots.

Published: October 8, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Trump’s Covid Treatments Were Tested in Cells Derived From Fetal Tissue by Apoorva Mandavilli and Nathalia Holt


By Apoorva Mandavilli and Nathalia Holt

The “cell lines” used to develop monoclonal antibodies, as well as remdesivir and vaccines, began with fetal tissue decades ago.

Published: October 7, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

In a First, New England Journal of Medicine Joins Never-Trumpers by Gina Kolata


By Gina Kolata

Editors at the world’s leading medical journal said the Trump administration “took a crisis and turned it into a tragedy.”

Published: October 6, 2020 at 08:00PM

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‘I Won’t Be Used as a Guinea Pig for White People’ by Jan Hoffman and Chang W. Lee


By Jan Hoffman and Chang W. Lee

Mistrust of vaccines runs deep in African-American communities. Against formidable odds, Father Paul Abernathy and his teams are trying to convince residents of Pittsburgh’s historic Black neighborhoods to volunteer for trials testing a Covid-19 shot.

Published: October 6, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Why Doctors Aren’t So Sure Trump Is Feeling Better From Covid-19 by Katie Thomas


By Katie Thomas

Mr. Trump’s physician has given an incomplete, upbeat picture of his health. Medical experts warn that the president is entering a pivotal, unpredictable phase.

Published: October 5, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

The White House Bet on Abbott’s Rapid Tests. It Didn’t Work Out. by Katherine J. Wu


By Katherine J. Wu

Federal officials relied too heavily on the tests, then took the results for granted, experts say.

Published: October 5, 2020 at 08:00PM

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She’s 13, and the Source of a Family’s Covid-19 Outbreak by Kenneth Chang


By Kenneth Chang

The C.D.C. and four state health departments described how one girl spread the coronavirus to 11 relatives during a gathering.

Published: October 5, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Monday, October 5, 2020

Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Scientists Who Discovered Hepatitis C Virus by Katherine J. Wu and Daniel Victor


By Katherine J. Wu and Daniel Victor

Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice were jointly honored for their decisive contribution to the fight against blood-borne hepatitis, a major global health problem.

Published: October 4, 2020 at 08:00PM

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White House Is Not Contact Tracing ‘Super-Spreader’ Rose Garden Event by Apoorva Mandavilli and Tracey Tully


By Apoorva Mandavilli and Tracey Tully

Since President Trump’s Covid diagnosis, numerous associates have tested positive, but the White House has not aggressively investigated the outbreak.

Published: October 4, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Nearly One-Third of Covid Patients in Study Had Altered Mental State by Pam Belluck


By Pam Belluck

The hospitalized patients showed signs of deteriorating neurological function, ranging from confusion to coma-like unresponsiveness, new research indicates.

Published: October 4, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, October 4, 2020

Trump’s Treatment Suggests Severe Covid-19, Medical Experts Say by Katie Thomas and Roni Caryn Rabin


By Katie Thomas and Roni Caryn Rabin

Many of the measures cited by his doctors are reserved for patients severely affected by the coronavirus.

Published: October 3, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Saturday, October 3, 2020

Trump’s Covid Treatments Are Aimed at Preventing Severe Illness by Gina Kolata and Apoorva Mandavilli


By Gina Kolata and Apoorva Mandavilli

Outside experts pointed to the therapies as signs that the president’s health may not be as good as his doctors said. His age, weight and gender put him at high risk.

Published: October 2, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Friday, October 2, 2020

Trump Has the Coronavirus. What Risks Does He Face? by Sui-Lee Wee


By Sui-Lee Wee

Older men have a greater chance of becoming severely ill from Covid-19, though many recover quickly. Experts say the next week will be crucial.

Published: October 1, 2020 at 08:00PM

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President Trump Received Experimental Antibody Treatment by Katie Thomas and Gina Kolata


By Katie Thomas and Gina Kolata

Mr. Trump received a single dose of an antibody cocktail made by the biotech Regeneron. The company’s C.E.O. has known the president for years.

Published: October 1, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Huge Study of Coronavirus Cases in India Offers Some Surprises to Scientists by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

The rate of death went down in patients over 65. Researchers also found that children of all ages became infected and spread the virus to others.

Published: September 29, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

White House Blocked C.D.C. Order to Keep Cruise Ships Docked by Sheila Kaplan


By Sheila Kaplan

The C.D.C. director wanted a “no sail” order extended until February, a policy that would have upset the tourism industry in the crucial swing state of Florida.

Published: September 29, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

How to Keep the Coronavirus at Bay Indoors by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

Tips for dodging the virus as Americans retreat from colder weather: Open the windows, buy an air filter — and forget the UV lights.

Published: September 26, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

A Man Died After Eating a Bag of Black Licorice Every Day by Maria Cramer


By Maria Cramer

Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital said the unusual case highlighted the risk of consuming too much glycyrrhizic acid, which is found in black licorice.

Published: September 25, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Losing Your Hair Can Be Another Consequence of the Pandemic by Pam Belluck


By Pam Belluck

Doctors are seeing a huge increase in patients who have been shedding abnormal amounts of hair, and they believe it is related to stress associated with the coronavirus.

Published: September 23, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Johnson & Johnson Begins Large Trial of Its One-Shot Vaccine by Carl Zimmer


By Carl Zimmer

Unlike some of its competitors, Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine does not need to be frozen and may require just one shot instead of two.

Published: September 22, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

AstraZeneca, Under Fire for Vaccine Safety, Releases Trial Blueprints by Denise Grady, Katherine J. Wu and Sharon LaFraniere


By Denise Grady, Katherine J. Wu and Sharon LaFraniere

Experts are concerned that the company has not been more forthcoming about two participants who became seriously ill after getting its experimental vaccine.

Published: September 18, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

In ‘Power Grab,’ Health Secretary Azar Asserts Authority Over F.D.A. by Sheila Kaplan


By Sheila Kaplan

Experts said the memo would make it more difficult for the F.D.A. to issue new rules, but it’s unclear how it would affect the vetting of coronavirus vaccines.

Published: September 18, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Friday, September 18, 2020

C.D.C. Reverses Testing Guidelines for People Without Covid-19 Symptoms by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

The agency now says anyone exposed to an infected person for more than 15 minutes needs a test. An earlier guideline saying it might not be necessary had shocked public health experts.

Published: September 17, 2020 at 08:00PM

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When Will You Be Able to Get a Coronavirus Vaccine? by Katie Thomas and Jesse Drucker


By Katie Thomas and Jesse Drucker

Despite the president’s repeated claims that a vaccine will be available in October, scientists, companies and federal officials all say that most people won’t get one until well into next year.

Published: September 16, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Moderna and Pfizer Reveal Secret Blueprints for Coronavirus Vaccine Trials by Denise Grady and Katie Thomas


By Denise Grady and Katie Thomas

The companies hope to earn the trust of the public and of scientists who have clamored for details of the studies.

Published: September 16, 2020 at 08:00PM

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C.D.C. Testing Guidance Was Published Against Scientists’ Objections by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

A controversial guideline saying people without Covid-19 symptoms didn’t need to get tested for the virus came from H.H.S. officials and skipped the C.D.C.’s scientific review process.

Published: September 16, 2020 at 08:00PM

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An Experimental Drug Protects Covid-19 Patients, Eli Lilly Claims by Gina Kolata


By Gina Kolata

A so-called monoclonal antibody lowered levels of the coronavirus and prevented hospitalizations. The research has not yet been vetted by independent experts.

Published: September 15, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

The Maitre d’ Will Take Your Temperature Now by Roni Caryn Rabin


By Roni Caryn Rabin

Fever checks are becoming de rigueur in many workplaces and restaurants, even though federal health officials say they are of limited value.

Published: September 12, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

Now It’s Not Safe at Home Either. Wildfires Bring Ashen Air Into the House. by Matt Richtel


By Matt Richtel

Our reporter, a San Francisco resident, describes family life amid a pandemic and a natural disaster.

Published: September 11, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Friday, September 11, 2020

A University Had a Great Coronavirus Plan, but Students Partied On by Kenneth Chang


By Kenneth Chang

An unexpected upswing in positive tests at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign showed how even the most comprehensive approaches to limiting the virus’s spread can break down.

Published: September 9, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

How the Coronavirus Attacks the Brain by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

It’s not just the lungs — the pathogen may enter brain cells, causing symptoms like delirium and confusion, scientists reported.

Published: September 8, 2020 at 08:00PM

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